Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters

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Weight Watchers Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters are a tasty and convenient dessert option. You can satisfy your dessert cravings without violating your diet with these little goodies. You can prepare these shooters with cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and spices. They readily fit into a Weight Watchers meal plan because each serving has only four Weight Watchers points. We can incorporate many diet-friendly items into these shooters. Weight Watchers Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters are an ideal choice if you are searching for a dessert to serve at gatherings.  These shooters’ spices and creamy texture will make them timeless.

Let’s prepare a healthy and vibrant dessert with the directions (discussed below).

STATS

  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Preparation Time: Thirty minutes
  • Chill Time: Zero mins

EQUIPMENT

  • Food blender
  • Spatula
  • Two glass bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Zipper or piping bag
  • Scissor
  • Teaspoon
  • Serving shot glass

INGREDIENTS

  • Total three whole chocolate graham crackers, about 1.5 oz.
  • 4 oz. light cream cheese, approx. 1/3 cup
  • Half a cup of pure canned pumpkin
  • Pure vanilla extract 1 tsp
  • Three tbsps of unpacked dark brown sugar
  • Pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon
  • One-fourth tsp of nutmeg
  • Powdered cinnamon 1/4 tsp
  • Light whipped topping 8 oz

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add whole chocolate graham crackers to a food blender.
  2. Process the crackers for a minute until a crumble texture is formed.
  3. Add the blended crackers to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Next, add light cream cheese to a glass bowl.
  5. Beat the cream cheese with a good-quality electric mixer until a silky texture is made.
  6. Next, add powdered cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin to the cream bowl.
  7. Again, stir all items to make this mixture more velvety.
  8. Next, whisk in five ounces of the whipped topping with a spatula until there are no more smears.
  9. Transfer this mixture to a zipper bag or piping bag.
  10. Now, cut the corner end of the bag with the help of a scissor.

ASSEMBLING

  1. First, cover the base of each shot glass with half a teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs.
  2. Next, apply a layer of pumpkin cheesecake over the crushed graham cracker.
  3. After that, add a layer of whipped topping over the cheesecake.
  4. Continue with a second layer and add a final dusting of crumbs.
  5. Place little spoons in the glasses and keep cool until prepared to dish out.
  6. The yummy and creamy Weight Watchers Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters are ready.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Enjoy the yummy cheesecake shooters with grilled salmon and pork chops.
  • Serve this dessert with lean turkey breast.
  • Baked lemon ricotta chicken goes well with these shooters.
  • Pair it with a vegetarian quinoa bowl, roasted turkey, or pancakes.

TIPS

  • Use light cream cheese to keep the Weight Watchers points low.
  • Choose one hundred percent pure pumpkin puree.
  • Try this recipe with different sorts of crusts such as cookie crumbs or nut-based crusts.
  • Top the shooters with low-point options such as cinnamon powder, lightly whipped topping, or grated nuts.
  • Experiment with this dessert with different spices to add flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Save the remaining cheesecake shooters in an airtight tray and refrigerate it for 4 to 5 days.

Freezer:

  • Freezing the pumpkin shooters is usually not advised because it can change the texture of the whipped topping and cheesecake filling.

FAQs

Can I substitute pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie filling?

  • Pure pumpkin puree is usually preferable because pumpkin pie filling contains extra sugars and spice that may not match the flavor and point value of your dish.

What other options Can I utilize as a base for this dessert?

  • An alternative that’s popular and goes well with the pumpkin flavor is crushed gingersnap biscuits. You can also add crushed nuts or other low-point cookie crumbs for a different texture.

Is gluten present in these shooters?

  • Gluten is present in traditional recipes that use cookie or graham cracker crusts. However, you can use gluten-free cookies or leave out the crust completely to produce a gluten-free version.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 1 Pumpkin Cheesecake shot glass
Total servings 16 glasses
Total Calories 78 kcal
Carbohydrates 11.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Protein 1 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sugar 7.5 g
Saturated fat 3.5 g
Sodium 16.5 mg

Each serving of the Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters has only 4 (four) Weight Watchers points.