These Mini Cheese & Cracker Pumpkin Pies are bite-sized bundles of cheesy joy, and they’ll steal the show on your Thanksgiving table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a no-bake snack that looks like dessert but tastes like creamy, savory heaven
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Why You’ll Love These Mini Cheese and Cracker Pumpkin Pies
They’re festive without fuss. No oven, no stress, and definitely no crust to roll out. The combo of cream cheese and cheddar makes every bite rich and tangy, while the crackers add the perfect crunch. Plus, they’re adorable. Like everyone-takes-a-photo adorable
Kids and grownups both love these Mini Cheese & Cracker Pumpkin Pies because they’re tasty and fun to make together. They’re also perfect for Friendsgiving or a cozy November movie night
Looking for more fun starters? Serve these with these cranberry cream cheese crescent bites and watch them vanish in minutes
Ingredients You’ll Need
1 block cheddar cheese
1 package cream cheese, softened
Triscuit triangle thins
Chicken in a Biskit crackers
Disposable piping bag (or a sandwich bag)
Optional piping tip for a neater swirl
You can totally swap crackers based on what you love. Ritz, Wheat Thins, or even veggie crisps would work. The important part is getting that mix of crunch and creamy
How to Make Mini Cheese and Cracker Pumpkin Pies
Start by letting your cream cheese soften at room temperature. This makes it much easier to pipe
Fill a piping bag or sandwich bag with the softened cream cheese. If using a tip, attach it now. A star or round tip works best for that pie filling look
Place your Chicken in a Biskit crackers on a tray. Pipe a little swirl of cream cheese in the center of each
Slice the cheddar cheese into small rounds or circles. You can use a mini pumpkin cookie cutter or just a knife. Want those pumpkin lines? Lightly score them with a butter knife
Top each swirl with a cheddar pumpkin. If you want to go all in, add a tiny sliver of chive or cracker as a “stem”
Tuck a Triscuit triangle behind each one to mimic a pie crust wedge. It’s such a fun touch and gives extra crunch
Tips for Success
Tips for the Best Mini Pumpkin Pies
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier piping
Try flavored cream cheese like chive or garden veggie for a fun twist
Make them up to 4 hours ahead and chill just cover gently with plastic wrap
Add a tiny sprinkle of paprika or cayenne for a cute “pumpkin spice” look
Want a sweet sidekick? Serve them with this cranberry honey butter for contrast
Hosting a fall party? These Mini Cheese & Cracker Pumpkin Pies make the perfect grab-and-go nibble
Fun Variations to Try
Try jalapeño cream cheese if you want a little heat
Swap cheddar for colby jack or pepper jack for different colors
Make a sweet version with graham crackers, cream cheese frosting, and dried apricot cutouts
Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a warm fall flavor
Cut the cheese into stars or leaves for other fall themes
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
You can pipe the cream cheese onto crackers up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate them
Wait to add the cheddar topping and Triscuit garnish until just before serving to keep everything crisp
Store leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container but honestly, they’re rarely left over
FAQs
Can I make these the night before?
Not fully. Prep the components the night before but assemble the morning of to keep everything fresh and crisp
What cheeses work besides cheddar?
Gouda, colby jack, or any semi-firm cheese works. You want something easy to slice and shape
How do I make the pumpkins look real?
Use a round slice of cheddar and gently draw pumpkin-like ridges with a butter knife. Add a little chive for a stem
Try These at Your Next Gathering
These Mini Cheese and Cracker Pumpkin Pies are seriously the cutest way to say “Happy Fall” on a plate. Make them for Thanksgiving, friendsgiving, or just because cheese makes everything better. Let me know how yours turn out or tag me in your snack board pics. I can’t wait to see your festive creations
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Mini Cheese and Cracker Pumpkin Pies (Easy No-Bake Appetizer!)
Ingredients
- 1 block cheddar cheese
- 1 package cream cheese softened
- Triscuit triangle thins
- Chicken in a Biskit crackers
- Disposable piping bag or sandwich bag
- Optional piping tip star or round
- Optional: chive pieces for stems
- Optional: smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature.
- Fill a piping or sandwich bag with the softened cream cheese. Attach a piping tip if desired for a neater swirl.
- Arrange Chicken in a Biskit crackers on a tray and pipe a small swirl of cream cheese in the center of each.
- Slice cheddar cheese into small rounds. Use a mini pumpkin cutter or shape by hand. Lightly score lines with a butter knife for pumpkin ridges.
- Place each cheddar pumpkin on top of the cream cheese swirl. Add a small chive piece as a stem if desired.
- Tuck a Triscuit triangle behind each one to look like a pie crust wedge and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.