Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bites
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bites
Makes 12 servings
[1 serving = 4g protein/10g fat/12g carb, 146 calories]
Cheesecake Bite Ingredients:
96 grams [1/2 cup] coconut sugar
227 grams cream cheese
3 eggs, separated, room temperature
185 grams [3/4 cup] canned pumpkin
1-1/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp salt
Whipped Topping Ingredients:
123 grams [1/2 cup] greek yogurt
120 grams [1/2 cup] heavy whipping cream
20 grams [1 tbsp] maple syrup
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners or lightly oil pan.
- In a large bowl, combine half of the coconut sugar with the cream cheese, egg yolks, pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt, using a hand mixer on medium just until smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites for 1 minute or until foamy, then add in the rest of the coconut sugar and beat for another 1-2 minutes or until soft peaks form.
- Gently and slowly fold the egg white mixture into the pumpkin mixture, just enough to incorporate. Don’t overmix.
- Boil about 3-4 cups of water.
- Pour batter into the cupcake liner (about 3/4 filled).
- Place cupcake pan on a rimmed baking sheet and place into the oven. Then slowly and carefully pour the water into the rimmed baking sheet to create a water bath.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until they’re puffed up and are slightly browning on top.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven carefully and let cool at room temp.
- Refrigerate for about an hour.
- When ready to serve, prepare whipped cream topping by placing a whipping bowl and attachment in the freezer for 5 minutes. Then add all ingredients to the bowl, gradually increasing the mixer speed to high for about 1-3 minutes or until gentle peaks form. Do a taste test, add more maple syrup, if you feel like it needs it.
- Dollop the whipped cream on the cheesecake bites and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Best served right away but you can store in fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container.
Enjoy!
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