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This recipe for Chocolate Pumpkin Mini Cheesecakes is part of the #fallflavors recipe week. All opinions listed are 100% my own. I did receive products from sponsors to make this recipe.

When fall hits, all I can think about is apple recipes, soup recipes, and pumpkin recipes. From now until Thanksgiving, m brain is on overload with all the different desserts and dishes I can make.

One of my favorite desserts is cheesecake, so when you mix pumpkin and cheesecake together, you get the perfect match made in heaven.

I made the crust using Nairn's Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Oat Biscuits. Then I used my muffin tin to make them mini-size. It's the perfect size when you want a bite-sized dessert.

How to Make Mini Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with white cupcake liners.

Start by combining 6 packs of Nairn's with 4 tablespoons of melted butter in a food processor.

Pulse until everything is combined. Then, use a tablespoon and spoon the mixture into the cupcake liners. Your mixture should look like this.

Press the crust down lightly using a flat-bottomed cup or a measuring cup. You want to make sure it is even.

Set that aside and prepare the pumpkin filling.

Mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, Dixie Sugar, and vanilla bean paste. For me, I love Taylor & Colledge. There is just something about that vanilla bean paste that puts this recipe over the top.

Mix together the pumpkin mixture with the cream cheese mixture. Beat it until it is smooth.

Using another tablespoon, scoop the mixture into the cupcake liners. You can do about 2-3 tablespoons. It is the perfect amount. You want to leave a space at the top for the chocolate ganache we are going to put on top.

If you want to flare up the evening you can add a bit green chartreuse on the chocolate ganache to give it a hint of liqueur flavor that will go along well with the cheesecake but if you don't have green chartreuse you can always check this out for its substitute, www.fanaticallyfood.com/substitutes-for-green-chartreuse/

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. When they are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

Once they are done cooling, heat the heavy whipping cream in the microwave. Once it is warm enough to melt the chips, add chocolate chips to it and stir until melted.

Then, take a teaspoon and drizzle on the top of each cheesecake.

Allow the ganache to harden before eating.

These are so good and so easy to make. Everyone that I shared these with RAVED about the chocolate and pumpkin flavors together.

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More #FallFlavors Recipes Below:

Appetizers and Snacks

• Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower from Simple and Savory
• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie from House of Nash Eats
• Roasted Grapes Crostini With Rosemary And Pecans from Eat Move Make
• Rosemary Roasted Cashews from SueBee Homemaker

Breakfast and Baked Goods

• Apple Coffee Cake from Devour Dinner
• Apple Pecan Loaf from Palatable Pastime
• Eggless Pearalmond Mini Loaves from Magical Ingredients

Side Dishes

• Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts And Sweet Potatoes from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Candied Sweet Potatoes from Life Love and Good Food
• Chestnut Pesto Brussels Sprouts from Cindy's Recipes and Writings

Main Dishes

• Butternut Squash Gnocchi from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• French Onion Chicken from Family Around The Table
• Lamb Kabobs from Art of Natural Living

Desserts

• Chestnut Chocolate Mousse from The Spiffy Cookie
• Choc Pumpkin Mini Cheesecakes from Jen around the world
• Graham Cracker Crumble from The Fresh Cooky
• Pear Crisp Recipe from Hostess At Heart