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Salted Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Uncategorized September 28, 2015

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Last Fall I made a marscapone-gingersnap pumpkin pie, and lately it’s been floating around Pinterest a lot after it found it’s way onto this list. The thing is, it’s just a twist on a classic, and those are my favorite recipes to make.

Today I put a twist on pumpkin cheesecake, baking it over a pumpkin-ginger cookie crust and topping it with salted dark chocolate ganache. You know those mini cheesecakes baked in muffin pans with cherry pie filling on top? These are just as easy as those, but elevated. It’s made real simple with this Pillsbury® Perfectly Pumpkin Cookie Mix that I just add ginger to and use as my crust base. And make sure you use a good dark chocolate for the ganache, I used DOVE® Dark Chocolate Pumpkins. These are sold exclusively at Target, so keep that in mind. They had good deals on these products when I was shopping, so make sure you check Cartwheel.

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Salted Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Makes about 20

Ginger-Pumpkin Cookie Crust:

  • Pillsbury Perfectly Pumpkin Cookie Mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake:

  • 2 (8 oz.) pkg.s cream cheese, slightly softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Dark Chocolate Ganache:

  • 4.5 oz (about 16 pieces) DOVE Dark Chocolate Pumpkins, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • coarse sea salt

Directions:

Prepare cookie mix according to instructions, adding 1/2 tsp ginger to the mix. Roll into balls that are slightly less than 1 inch and bake according to instructions. Set aside to cool.

Heat oven to 350F. Prep a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
Beat together all of the cheesecake ingredients until light and fluffy. Place one cookie into each cupcake liner. Pour cheesecake batter over the cookies, until almost full. Bake for about 15 minutes until set. Let cool completely.

Pour your finely chopped DOVE chocolate into a medium bowl and set aside. Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan over med-high heat. Heat just until boiling, then immediately pour over your chocolate and stir until smooth. Pour a spoonful over top of each cooled cheesecake and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

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Comments

  1. Gina G says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:32 am

    They are just regular size cupcake liners~

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  2. Unknown says

    October 4, 2015 at 8:29 am

    these look delish! Are they in mini cupcake liners?

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  3. Gina G says

    October 3, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    8 oz.

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  4. Anonymous says

    October 3, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    what size cream cheese packages?

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  5. Ela BellaWorld says

    October 3, 2015 at 12:04 am

    That looks delicious!

    http://www.elabellaworld.com

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  6. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    thanks Valerie!

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  7. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    thank you~

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  8. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    thanks!

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  9. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    thank you Michelle!!

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  10. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    thanks Heidi!

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  11. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    Can't believe you're not a pumpkin lover! So unfortunate. But you can always just remove the pumpkin and spices, it will still set~

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  12. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    thanks!

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  13. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    thanks!

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  14. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    thanks 🙂

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  15. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    thanks so much!

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  16. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    thanks!

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  17. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    haha thanks Malia

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  18. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    haha! They have plenty of amazing bakeries in Singapore!

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  19. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    thanks!

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  20. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    they are so easy that it's hard to ruin them really 🙂 thanks Lauryn

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  21. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    haha thanks Paige

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  22. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    thanks!

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  23. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    haha thank you!

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  24. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    thanks!

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  25. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:18 am

    thanks Sarah!

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  26. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Thanks! And yeah they are the perfect size until you realize you've devoured 5 of them 🙁 true story.

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  27. Gina G says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:16 am

    haha! Mission accomplished 😉

    Reply
  28. Mitzie Mee says

    October 1, 2015 at 7:36 am

    Those cheesecakes look so good! Unfortunately, I haven't seen pumpkin chocolate in Dubai, so I guess I have to settle with looking at your pictures and drool:)

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  29. Dearest Lou says

    September 30, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Oh my gosh these look too good right now! Pinning these to make next month!

    Cec || Dearest Lou

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  30. Simply Alexandra // My Favorite Things says

    September 30, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    yummm! Cartwheel is my jam! XO -Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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  31. Sydney Nguyen says

    September 30, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    You are such an inspiration when it come's to baking! Seriously, all I'd rather do is try out your recipes than study for my exams! haha These look amazing 🙂

    Syd
    The Style Roll

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  32. Chelsea Borgerding says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:50 am

    This look absolutely delicious!

    Chelsea
    Ginger Side of Life

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  33. Valerie Price says

    September 30, 2015 at 4:35 am

    Oh my, this looks so good! I need to make this…my husband would love it! 🙂

    http://roadesque.com
    http://ourruins.com

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  34. Adela Acanski says

    September 29, 2015 at 10:49 pm

    Looks amazing! Nice

    http://www.adelaacanski.com/

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  35. Michelle says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Those look amazing! And yet they're so simple. I love this twist on a recipe. #client

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  36. Adriana R. says

    September 29, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Yuum! It looks really good <3
    thefancycats.blogspot.com

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  37. Shea Sayers says

    September 29, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Like all of your desserts this one is absolutely stunning! I hate to admit that I'm not a pumpkin lover, but these look so good I don't know that I could resist. And those little pumpkin chocolates are so cute 🙂

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  38. Heidi Hendricksen says

    September 29, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    This looks amazing! The perfect fall dessert.

    Wishes & Reality

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  39. Trend Mix says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    These look so amazing and perfect for Halloween! 🙂
    http://trend-mixblog.com/

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  40. Malia says

    September 29, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Soooooo let me know when you open up your own restaurant!

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  41. anoddgirl says

    September 29, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    oh wow these look so good!!!
    xx
    http://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au

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  42. velveteencockroach says

    September 29, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Holy cow… these look absolutely perfect! SO beautiful and delectable! Must try this recipe!

    Velveteencockroach

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  43. Summer says

    September 29, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    This looks so yummy and delicious♥♥

    chocolateandsunset.com

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  44. The Bandwagon Chic says

    September 29, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Wooooww yummmy.
    I want one Gina
    Looks tasty

    The Bandwagon Chic | Instagram | Bloglovin | Snapchat: bandwagonchic

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  45. julie @ jewelswandering.com says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Looks delicious…!! I think I need to hire you to bake for me… 😉

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  46. Olivia Aimes says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:36 am

    looks sooo good!

    http://fridaynightstyle.com/

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  47. Paige Flamm says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:36 am

    These cheesecakes look incredible! You always make me so hungry Gina!

    Paige
    http://thehappyflammily.com

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  48. Lauryncakes | Lauryn Hock says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:36 am

    Yum yum yum! But how did you make them look so perfect!? I just stumbled across your cute blog!
    You should come link up over at my style & beauty link up! The Style Files Link-Up

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  49. Sybil says

    September 29, 2015 at 5:36 am

    that looks sooo yummy! 😀

    Have a great week!
    Animated Confessions

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  50. Shell says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:27 am

    Those look AMAZING! Can't wait to try!
    -xo, Shell
    http://acourageousbeauty.com/

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  51. Rachel says

    September 29, 2015 at 1:27 am

    These look so good that it should be illegal. Thanks for sharing!! -♥- Rachel (For the Birds)

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  52. Simply Davelyn says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:21 am

    YUMMMM! Your blog is so dangerous, I always end up hungry and making grocery lists 😉

    xo, mikéla / simplydavelyn.com

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  53. Aleczandra Sallows says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:21 am

    Holy moly these look delicious! and the perfect size!

    https://forsevenseasons.wordpress.com

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  54. Sarah Lagen says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:21 am

    yum!! These look so good! I picked up a can of pumpkin at the grocery store and I've been waiting for the perfect thing to make… you are inspiring me to just go for it! And then make these!! 🙂

    xo, Sarah
    http://www.thekissingboothblog.com

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