Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes combining creamy cheesecake and warm apple crisp flavors, perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 10 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 medium-small apples, peeled and chopped finely
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Caramel sauce for serving
Instructions
- Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners and preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until combined. Press 2 tablespoons of this mixture into the bottom of each liner and refrigerate.
- For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl. Add melted butter and mix until you have coarse crumbs. Refrigerate this mixture too.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and flour. Add the egg and mix just until combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling each about 2/3 full.
- In a separate bowl, toss the chopped apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spoon the apple mixture over the cheesecake filling and gently press down with your palm.
- Generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each cheesecake.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Cool the mini cheesecakes for 30 minutes in the pan, then refrigerate.
- Serve each cheesecake drizzled with caramel sauce.
Notes
Serve these mini cheesecakes chilled for the best flavor and texture. They can be garnished with additional cinnamon or apples for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American