Maple Pecan Cheesecake Shooters
Sticking with my philosophy of eating smaller portions, I love to make desserts in shot glasses like these Maple Pecan Cheesecake Shooters!
So good and easy, made with fresh pecans and pure maple syrup, the perfect amount to satisfy your sweet tooth! Some other favorite mini dessert recipes are these Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters, Berry Tartlets and these Mini Pecan Pie Tarts.
If you’ve ever been to Seasons 52, I love how they bring out all the mini desserts in small shot glasses after you meal! They are all so good, and because the portions are small I always get one. You can use small shot glasses, or buy a set of dessert shooters like this one (affil link) with small spoons.
When I was testing these maple pecan cheesecake shooters, Karina my oldest was home, and she loved them and said they tasted decadent and not light. I agree! I used real heavy cream to make the whipped cream, then I folded in some fat free Greek yogurt to keep the calories down. The pure maple syrup on top makes these dessert shooters so delicious, this would be perfect for the holidays!
How To Make Cheesecake Dessert Shooters:
Maple Pecan Cheesecake Shooters
Sticking with my philosophy of eating smaller portions, I love to make desserts in shot glasses like these Maple Pecan Cheesecake Shooters!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 24 pecan halves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt
- 8 oz package 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- Combine maple and pecans in a medium bowl.
- With an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in yogurt and set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until combined.
- Put the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or large ziplock bag with the end cut off.
- Place 1/2 tablespoon of the chopped pecans in the bottom of each small shot glass, pipe in the cream cheese mixture and top each with 3 maple pecan halves. Serve right away.
To Make Ahead: You can follow steps 2 to 4 and refrigerate until you are ready to assemble.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 8 servings, Serving Size: 1 shooter
- Amount Per Serving:
- Freestyle Points: 6
- Points +: 6
- Calories: 213 calories
- Total Fat: 14.5g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
- Sodium: 128mg
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
- Protein: 4g
Photo credit: Jess Larson
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Would I be a bad person if I make these but I don’t share with my wife? They look way too good to share lmao thanks for the recipe!
What size shot glass was used?
Why isn’t there any maple syrup in the cream? Can you add it? Im a Vermont girl!
Sure
All of these recipes are so perfect for the holiday coming up! I love small bite too…thank you so much. Happy holidays and happy eating without guilt!
Can these be made in a muffin pan with paper cupcake holders?
No it’s no-bake
This says to “serve right away” but I want to make them for a little dinner party. Can I prep all the ingredients and then just put them together after dinner?
Yes!
Photos show a few crystals on top. Are they large crystal salt or sugar, and does it matter – would you use either here? Love your recipes.
Do you use whipping cream or heavy cream? One is listed in the ingredients & the other is listed in the directions. Thanks for clarifying.
Can these be made a day ahead of when you intend to serve them?
I cater a community theater reception on their opening nights and these maybe good for a reception but only if I do not have to make them at the last minute.
Thanks.
The cream can, but I would assemble before serving
Can’t say enough great things about this dessert! I served this as a treat after an evening of appetizers — they were a HUGE hit. I made the whipped part earlier and kept it in the fridge. Worked perfectly for a quick assembly right before serving.