Smores Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffin Skewers (Printer View)
Fluffy pumpkin muffins, cheesecake filling, and smores create playful, shareable dessert skewers for autumn gatherings.
# Components:
→ Pancake Muffins
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
10 - 3/4 cup milk
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cheesecake Filling
14 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
15 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Smores Elements
17 - 20 large marshmallows
18 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
19 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon batter into mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool completely on a wire rack.
06 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Transfer mixture to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the tip cut off.
07 - Using a paring knife, create a small cavity in each cooled pancake muffin. Pipe cheesecake filling into the center of each muffin.
08 - Thread each skewer with a filled pancake muffin, a marshmallow, and either a piece of chocolate or drizzle with melted chocolate. Repeat the layering, finishing with a marshmallow.
09 - Using a kitchen torch or broiler, carefully toast marshmallows until golden brown and slightly bubbly.
10 - Drizzle additional melted chocolate over assembled skewers and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Serve skewers warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fun dessert for parties and gatherings
- Combines classic smores flavor with seasonal pumpkin
02 -
- Ensure graham crackers and chocolate are nut-free for allergies
- Pumpkin puree can be swapped for sweet potato puree
03 -
- Pipe the cheesecake filling only when muffins are fully cooled
- Toast marshmallows right before serving for best texture