Miniature cheesecakes are a great way introduce both portion control and cuteness into dessert. You can always bake them in a muffin pan, but this Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Pan gives you a few advantages that regular muffin pan doesn’t. You don’t need any paper liners for these pans because the bottoms are removable. All you need to do is loosen the sides of the cheesecake and push up on the bottom of each cavity, and the mini cheesecake will slide right out. The sides of the pan are nonstick, too, which really makes this easy to use.. Also, the cavities are pumpkin-shaped, making them perfect for fall and winter cheesecakes, even if they’re not pumpkin flavored.
As it so happens, I have one of these lovely Chicago Metallic Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Pans to give away this week, and since my cookbook will be shipping in just a few days, I’m going to include a FREE copy of the cookbook along with the pan, making this a giveaway extra special. Now, there are no mini pumpkin cheesecake recipes in the book, but the pan comes with a good basic pumpkin cheesecake recipe to get you started with your pan.
To win, just leave a comment telling me what you favorite cheesecake flavor is on this post by Friday, October 23rd . A winner will be selected randomly. Don’t forget to include your e-mail on the form where you leave a comment (not in the comment itself) so I can contact you if you’re the winner!
Update: This Contest is now closed!
Amanda R.
October 22, 2009Mmmm… I want some sweet potato cheesecake.
Kristiana
October 22, 2009I make a cheesecake that has bits of chocolate bars in them. My favorite is made with Skor bar, but I’ve also tried Caramilk and Snickers. It is delicious.
Mallory
October 22, 2009Pumpkin cheesecake is definitely my favorite, but I’ve had mint chocolate ones to die for.
Jess
October 22, 2009The Cheesecake Factory’s new red velvet cheesecake!
Jolene
October 22, 2009My favorite cheesecake is my grandma’s cherry cheesecake.
Heather
October 22, 2009Its a toss up between Pumpkin and Turtle cheesecake, I have a weakness for both.
CarrieO
October 22, 2009The Cheesecake Factory’s Caramel Macadamian Nut one…I LOVE caramel!
Jenna Z
October 22, 2009My mom never made cheesecake when I was little but my older sister would bring it to family meals sometimes and I remember being a BIG fan of her blueberry cheesecake! I love fruit topping on cheesecake so blueberry or cherry are certainly my favorites!
Reneé
October 22, 2009I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bake or Break’s Pecan Pie Cheesecake… SO SO SO good!
Carol
October 22, 2009I think I like regular old New York cheescake the best.
The Food Hunter
October 22, 2009I love that pan. My husband makes a great oreo cookie cheesecake; which is probably my favorite.
Kristine
October 22, 2009I have a really fantastic recipe for lemon cheesecake, which is probably my favorite. Especially when I make a blueberry sauce to drizzle on top!
Bing
October 22, 2009I only have cheesecake once a year for my bday. Luckily it’s when my favorite flavor is available – PUMPKIN!!!
sarah
October 22, 2009any kind of chocolate cheesecake. the more chocolate the better
Monica
October 22, 2009I love all flavors of cheesecake, but if cornered I’d probably choose New York Style Cheesecake with lemon topping as my favorite.
Jessica
October 22, 2009I love cheesecake! Oreo, pumpkin, plain, key lime, … The list could go on forever.
Minna
October 22, 2009My favorite flavors of cheesecake are pumpkin (actually!) , new york with raspberry topping, and chocolate… although last year I made a dulce de leche cheesecake and a gingerbread cheesecake that were both tasty, too.
Stephanie
October 22, 2009this is just TOO CUTE! My favorite flavor of cheesecake (so far.. though of course i am always up to sampling to find a new favorite 🙂 is Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake…. ESPECIALLY now that Bailey’s makes a caramel version. With a hot-chocolate mix and graham cracker crumb crust, of course SLURP!
christine
October 22, 2009what kind of cheesecake don’t I like!?
Mike W
October 22, 2009Blueberry, definitely the best cheesecake. Then again, pineapple is really good, and Mango! But no, blueberry is best!
Sarah
October 22, 2009I love pumpkin cheesecake!
Kathleen
October 22, 2009My favorite is banana with chocolate drizzled over it.
Laura
October 22, 2009My husband likes cherry cheesecake!
Kim
October 22, 2009My favorite flavor of cheesecake would have to be cinnamon, no crust and with carmelized apples on top.
Drisana
October 22, 2009Definitely strawberry cheesecake!
Annie
October 22, 2009I have a great recipe for a apple pie cheesecake with a ginger snap crust. Its delicious!
Kylie
October 22, 2009PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE! I lovveeee pumpkin everything. Die hard pumpkin fan. Fo realz.
Sharon
October 22, 2009Junior’s brownie swirl cheesecake–yum!!!
Simone
October 22, 2009My favorite flavor of cheesecake is just plain. but with strawberries on the side.
chef barbie
October 22, 2009how about pumpkin/white chocolate swirl! yum!!!
Kate Y
October 22, 2009This isnt proper cheesecake, but the most drool-worthy flavor 🙂
I had some lapert ice cream over the summer and it was ‘guava cheesecake’ *NOM!* 🙂
Crissy
October 23, 2009homemade – pumpkin with a gingersnap or vanilla wafer crust. Store bought- Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake
Kelsey
October 23, 2009Banana cheesecake! Although I just tried Red Velvet cheesecake cake from cheesecake factory and it was DIVINE!
Mona
October 23, 2009I think a classic, baked New York Style cheesecake with the thin layer of sweetened sour cream on top is my favorite! With a cherry or strawberry sauce, of course. 🙂
Susan Gaberlein
October 23, 2009What a neat idea for fall desserts. Mini pumpkins.
Meghan
October 23, 2009My boyfriend loves to make cheese cake. The best two he’s made were pumpkin spice with gingersnap crust and a chocolate crust with raspberry swirl.
Susan
October 23, 2009How interesting to look at everyone’s choices. I had no idea there were so many flavor options out there. It makes me look at cheesecake (and everything else!) in a whole new way.
I’m still going to stick with dark chocolate raspberry though…at least for right now.
Sarah
October 23, 2009Pumpkin, but sometimes I just want a piece of classic, plain, delicious, cheesecake.
Vanessa
October 23, 2009I prefer vanilla too. You can top it with caramel, chocolate, cherry, blueberry – whatever you’re in the mood for.
Joanna from Colorado
October 23, 2009My favorite cheesecake flavor is NY-style with nothing on it. Sounds boring, I know, but if it’s creamy and indulgent, I can sit and watch a girly movie, and enjoy every bite!!!
Jessica Phelan
October 23, 2009Turtle cheesecake! Love the combination of caramel and pecans. It is especially delish if you sub the pecans for cashews. But, I think everything is better with cashews.
Jacqueline
October 23, 2009I haven’t had too many different cheesecake flavors, so I’m gonna have to go with original with strawberry topping. SO GOOD!
Jen T
October 23, 2009Great giveaway! I’ve already pre-ordered my cookbook, so I am most excited about the mini pumpkin cheesecake pan, but another copy to give as a gift would be awesome.
Best flavour of cheesecake hands down is caramel apple, especially at this time of year.
Brian E
October 23, 2009I’d say it’s a tie between key lime and chocolate but if I had to choose I’d pick chocolate.
Stephanie P.
October 23, 2009I’m a cheesecake purist, love me the NY Style with a sour cream topping.
Kim S
October 23, 2009Hands down, Turtle cheesecake is the best!
Coco
October 23, 2009wow, these are very cute baking pan! I never saw a cheesecake pan like these! They are so adorable! XD I should go to the store and the baking ware store and bought one right now!
Fallon
October 23, 2009My all time favorite cheesecake would have to be plain New York style cheesecake. No fruit toppings either. Plain!
Colleen
October 23, 2009One of my favorite cheesecakes is a chocolate cheesecake sitting on a pistachio crust, covered in dark chocolate ganache and sprinkled with chopped pistachios! The sweet/salty combination is wonderful.
Brooke
October 23, 2009Oreo cheesecake would have to be my favorite!