Last-Minute Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

 

It happens to all of us: we plan a decadent, impressive dessert to serve at a special meal.  And despite our best efforts, something goes awry along the way.  Egg whites won't whip into a meringue.  The cake doesn't rise.  The souffle falls.  Or, in my experience, the pie crust simply won't cooperate.  And yet, you still need to serve some type of dessert.  You need a Plan B.

Mini Triple Chocolate Donuts

These Mini Triple Chocolate Donuts have a chocolate-y batter covered with a rich, shiny chocolate glaze.  The best part?  Mini chocolate chips are baked right into the batter for an extra kick of chocolate.  

Mini Banana Donuts with Coconut Caramel Glaze

Miniature Banana Donuts with Coconut Caramel Glaze are a moist and flavorful breakfast treat.  They're special enough to serve for a relaxing weekend brunch, but quick enough to throw together on a hectic weekday morning.  

Mini Pumpkin Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze

Mini Pumpkin Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze are a quick and easy breakfast treat.  Even better -- they're baked rather than fried, so you can feel good about eating a few of these in the morning.

 



Now that it's October, I feel ready to embrace the change of seasons.  That means fun stuff like apple picking, unpacking fall wardrobes, and sipping warm apple cider.  It means brightly colored chrysanthemums and spooky Halloween decorations.  It also means that I'm finally ready to share a pumpkin recipe. 

Let's start with these Mini Pumpkin Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze, shall we?