Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes that blend creamy cheesecake with spiced apples and a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for any occasion.
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. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Add the melted butter and stir well. Press 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each liner and refrigerate.
- For the streusel topping, combine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Add melted butter and stir until you have coarse crumbs. Refrigerate this mixture too.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and 2 teaspoons flour. Add the egg and mix just enough to combine.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling them about 2/3 full.
- In a separate bowl, toss the chopped apples with 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch.
- Spoon the apple mixture over the cheesecake filling and gently press down with your palm.
- Generously sprinkle the reserved streusel topping over each cheesecake.
- Bake for 28-30 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool the cheesecakes for 30 minutes in the pan, then refrigerate. Serve drizzled with caramel sauce.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling. Adjust sugar in the apple mixture as needed based on apple sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American