Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes that combine the warm flavors of apple crisp with a creamy cheesecake base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter and stir well. Press 2 tablespoons of this mixture into each liner and refrigerate.
- For the streusel topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Add melted butter and stir until coarse crumbs form. Refrigerate.
- In another 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the refrigerated streusel topping over each cheesecake.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate. Serve drizzled with caramel sauce.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, apple crisp, dessert, baking