Pumpkin Spice Turtle Cheesecake

Ingredients ;

1 1/4 C graham cracker crumbs

1/4 C Sugar

1/4 C Light Brown Sugar

1/4 C Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, melted

Directions ;

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

Using a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ C sugar, ¼ C brown sugar, and melted butter

Using a tablespoon, spoon graham cracker crust mixture into the cupcake liners

Using a flat bottomed cup or measuring cup, lightly press down onto the crust

Set aside

Cheesecake ingredients ;

1 1/2 C Pure Pumpkin Puree

3 Large Eggs

1/2 C Light Brown Sugar

1 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg

1/2 tsp Ground Ginger

1/4 tsp Kosher Salt

3 – 8oz oz. Cream Cheese, softened

½ C Sugar

1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions ;

Using a large mixing bowl, mix well until combined the pumpkin puree,

brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt

In another large, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract

Combine the pumpkin mixture into the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth and combined

Using the tablespoon again, scoop about 2 ½ tbsp of the cheesecake

batter into the cupcake liners

Once all is filled, place into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or

until the edges are firm and the middle slightly jiggles

Remove from oven and place onto the counter to cool to room temp

Once cooled, move tray into the fridge for overnight

Chocolate Ganache : 

1/4 C Semi sweet chocolate chips

1/8 C heavy whipping cream

1 12in disposable piping bag

Directions :

Using a small pot, heat up the heavy whipping cream until it starts to simmer

Pour over the chocolate chips in a small bowl

Sit for 1 minute

Whisk until smooth

Scoop into the piping bag and set aside

Topping :

½ C salted caramel sauce

1 12 in disposable piping bag

1 C chopped pecans

Chocolate ganache Directions ;

Drizzle the salted caramel sauce onto the top of the cheesecakes

Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top

Drizzle the chocolate ganache

Enjoy!