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Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Minis with Caramel, Pecans & Bacon

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Picture it: Gluten free pumpkin cheesecake minis topped with whipped cream, sprinkled with pecans and drizzled with the buttery-sweetness of caramel.

But wait… let’s not stop there. Since we’ve already got the perfect pumpkin-flavored Thanksgiving dessert, let’s go all out and decadently top these easy gluten free dairy free pumpkin cheesecakes with that most lovely nectar of the gods: bacon.

Yes… bacon.

(Excuse me while I wipe the saliva from my mouth).

For years, I’ve made some variation of this easy mini pumpkin cheesecake recipe (with a gluten free crust) as part of our family’s Thanksgiving dinner.

But last year I added bacon.

And the bacon factor on these amazingly tasty mini pumpkin cheesecake bites catapulted this easy pumpkin dessert recipe to superstar status.

This is one gluten free fall recipe that you’ll want to make over and over!

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True, the Cheesecake Factory pumpkin cheesecake recipe is good (and this pumpkin dessert has a similar flavor), but does it have a gluten free pumpkin cheesecake… with caramel and bacon?

I rest my case.

You see, bacon brings the already incredible cinnamon and ginger flavors of pumpkin cheesecake to new levels of deliciousness.

And after putting together this recipe (and hearing the “oooohs” and “ahhhs” from my family) my suspicions were confirmed: This bacon and caramel pumpkin cheesecake sensation was something that had to be shared.

No, this pumpkin cheesecake recipe is not low-fat. And it’s probably not very healthy for you (although it has a gluten free crust).

But once a year on Thanksgiving, I think this indulgence is more than alright, don’t you?

This fall, invite your kids to cook this easy gluten free pumpkin cheesecake recipe with you (cooking together is a great way to make memories and really connect with your kids about the important stuff).

Besides, if you teach your kids this amazing pumpkin cheesecake recipe now (with the awesome bacon upgrade) you can be sure they’ll show up 20 years in the future at your Thanksgiving celebration with this incredible recipe in tow. 🙂 Just saying.

Recipe Tips for Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Minis

Zenware 12 Round Cup Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mold for Cupcakes, Muffins & Mini CakesZenware 12 Round Cup Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mold for Cupcakes, Muffins & Mini CakesYou can make the recipe into a traditional round cheesecake shape, but how cute is it to make little muffin-sized pumpkin cheesecake bites using a silicone muffin pan?

This way everyone can give this easy cheesecake recipe a try (and still eat a slice of pumpkin or pecan pie too)!

If you do decide to make mini pumpkin cheesecake bites, it’s really important that you use a silicone muffin pan (and not a regular muffin pan) because the silicone keeps the crust and cheesecake from sticking to the cup.

You don’t want to go through the work of making your beautiful gluten free pumpkin cheesecake minis and then have it stick to the pan, right?! Ugh!

Plus, these silicone muffin pans are pretty handy for making muffins, mini quiches, cupcakes, mini cakes, and so much more! I use mine all the time!

However, if you prefer the traditional cheesecake shape (and cheesecake slices), simply create the crust in a springform pan (or buy a pre-made gluten free crust if you can find one) and then pour the pumpkin cheesecake mixture into the pan. Bake for about 30-45 minutes longer than if you were making the cheesecake into muffin-sized bites.

NOTE: The gluten-free crust is an adaptation of a recipe in my all-time favorite Paleo cookbook Against All Grain by Danielle Walker. Part of the pumpkin cheesecake recipe is inspired by this one from The Jenny Evolution.

 

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About the Author

As a wife and mom to four passionate kids, Alicia Michelle loves encouraging women, married couples and families with practical tips for growing closer to God during holidays like Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Alicia is the owner/editor of both ChristCenteredHolidays.com and YourVibrantFamily.com; the author of Plan to Be Flexible, The Back to School Survival Manual; and the creator/producer of the "7 Days to a Less Angry Mom Online Video Course,", Christ-Centered Christmas Resources and My Memory Box Organizing System. In addition, she is a monthly contributor for several popular family blogs, including Crosswalk.com. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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