Description
Pumpkin Charcuterie Cups are a fun and festive fall dessert made with layers of pumpkin-spiced cream, fruits, nuts, and sweet seasonal treats. Served in individual cups, they’re easy to assemble, customizable, and perfect for autumn gatherings like Thanksgiving, Halloween, or cozy family nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin spice cream cheese or pumpkin mousse
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 cup assorted fresh fruits (apple slices, pears, grapes)
- ½ cup dried cranberries or figs
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs or spiced cookies, crushed
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows or caramel bites
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional drizzle)
- Cinnamon sticks or edible flowers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Whip pumpkin spice cream cheese with whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Spoon a layer of crushed cookies or graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of each cup.
- Add a layer of pumpkin cream mixture, followed by fresh fruits and dried fruits.
- Sprinkle in nuts for crunch and texture.
- Top with mini marshmallows, caramel bites, or chocolate shavings.
- Repeat layers if desired, finishing with pumpkin cream on top.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and garnish with a cinnamon stick or edible flower before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt mixed with pumpkin purée.
- Kids can decorate their cups with candy corn, sprinkles, or mini cookies.
- To make ahead, prepare ingredients separately and assemble cups right before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg