Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes
Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, spiced flavors of apple crisp, all in an individual serving. Perfect for fall or any occasion, these delightful desserts are as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter-melted
Crumb Topping:
- 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 and 1/2 Tablespoons unsalted butter-melted
Apple Filling:
- 2 medium-small apples-peeled and chopped finely
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cheesecake Filling:
- 10 oz. cream cheese-softened
- 6 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- Caramel sauce-for serving
Instructions
- Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners (this recipe makes 9 cupcakes).
- Preheat the oven to 325 F.
- Using a fork stir together graham cracker crumbs with cinnamon and sugar. Add melted butter and stir well. Press almost 2 Tablespoons of mixture into the bottom of the paper liner and place in the fridge.
- To make the topping, stir together all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, quick-cooking oats, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add melted butter and stir until coarse crumbs form. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and flour. Add egg and mix just to combine. Spoon the filling over the crusts (fill about 2/3 paper cup full).
- Toss chopped apples with lemon juice. Add light brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir well. Spoon apples over cheesecake filling to fill the cups almost to the top. Gently press the apples with your palm.
- Finally, generously sprinkle cinnamon oat crumbs on top.
- Bake for about 28-30 minutes.
- Cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then remove from the pan and store in the fridge.
- For serving, drizzle with caramel sauce.