Here’s a decadent Caramel Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes recipe — sweet, tangy, and perfectly portioned for individual servings.
🍏 Caramel Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients (Makes 12 mini cheesecakes)
Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Apple Filling:
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Caramel Sauce:
- Store-bought or homemade caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2️⃣ Make the crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Press ~1 tablespoon into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Bake 5 minutes and set aside to cool slightly.
3️⃣ Prepare the apple filling
- In a small bowl, toss chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Spoon ~1 tablespoon of apple mixture on top of each crust.
4️⃣ Make the cheesecake filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Spoon cheesecake mixture over apples, filling cups about 3/4 full.
5️⃣ Add crisp topping
- Mix oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle evenly over each cheesecake cup.
6️⃣ Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until the cheesecake is set and topping is golden.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
7️⃣ Serve
- Drizzle caramel sauce over each mini cheesecake just before serving.
Tips
- Apple options: Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
- Make ahead: Assemble in muffin tins and freeze before baking — bake a few extra minutes if frozen.
- Extra crunch: Add chopped pecans to the crisp topping.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version of these mini cheesecakes with caramel apple flavor — hands-off and creamy.
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