The mini cheesecake has been a one of my go to options since college, when I didn’t have a spring form pan to make big cheesecakes. I also like this option because it can be tweaked to match the situation and can be made in almost any flavor that is appropriate...
Birthdays are all about surprises. Who doesn't want to be surprised by an Oreo Cookie dessert? No one, that's who. These creme-filled chocolate treats make for big smiles.
I flavored the dough with the pumpkin and added cardamom. I love the warmth of cardamom and it is a great partner with pumpkin. The filling was simple, toasted pecans, sugar and melted butter. The dough is only lightly sweetened so a filling with sugar is perfect for this recipe. The cream cheese icing was really the star of this bread. We love maple. We love bourbon. And the two together with cream cheese and a little sugar is … heavenly.