Smores Pumpkin Cheesecake Skewers (Printer View)
Fun skewers combine pumpkin muffins, cheesecake, marshmallows, and chocolate for an autumn delight.
# 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. Grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly among mini muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
06 - Bake 12 to 14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool completely in the tin.
07 - Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until visibly smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag.
08 - Using a paring knife, make a small hole in the center of each cooled pancake muffin. Pipe cheesecake filling into the cavity.
09 - Thread each skewer with one filled pancake muffin, one marshmallow, and a drizzle or piece of melted chocolate. Repeat for a second layer and finish with a marshmallow.
10 - Toast marshmallows using a kitchen torch or under the broiler until golden and lightly charred.
11 - Drizzle additional melted chocolate over assembled skewers and sprinkle generously with graham cracker crumbs.
12 - Serve immediately, while warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Perfect for fall gatherings
- Fun dessert for kids and adults
02 -
- Check labels of chocolate and graham crackers for allergens.
- Pumpkin puree can be swapped for sweet potato puree.
03 -
- For easier filling, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Toasting marshmallows under broiler adds extra golden color and flavor.