Description
Pumpkin Charcuterie Cups are festive no-bake mini desserts that bring together creamy pumpkin spice flavor, crunchy textures, and a hint of sweetness. These individual treats are perfect for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving dessert tables. Simple to assemble, beautiful to serve, and irresistibly cozy in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup whipped cream or topping
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp caramel or chocolate drizzle (optional)
- Mini cups or jars for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Add softened cream cheese and blend until creamy and uniform.
- Fold in whipped cream gently until the texture becomes light and fluffy.
- Spoon the pumpkin mixture into mini cups, filling about two-thirds of the way.
- Sprinkle crushed graham crackers, nuts, and chocolate chips on top.
- Drizzle with caramel or chocolate if desired.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream or a dusting of cinnamon for a festive finish.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese.
- Substitute pumpkin purée with butternut squash for a lighter flavor.
- Add candy corn, edible glitter, or crushed cookies for a fun seasonal touch.
- Best served chilled and freshly assembled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg