Description
Enjoy these easy Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes, a delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and crunchy streusel in individual servings. Perfect for any occasion and simple to make ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Golden Delicious apples, diced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into muffin liners in a cupcake tin and chill.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and flour. Gently fold in the egg until smooth.
- Prepare the Apple Mixture: Toss diced apples with lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
- Assemble: Spoon cheesecake batter over chilled crusts, filling halfway. Top with spiced apple mixture, pressing down gently.
- Prepare the Streusel: Combine rolled oats, sugar, flour, melted butter, and salt until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple layer.
- Bake: Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 28-30 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly jiggly.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
- Optional: Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs and gluten-free flour.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the filling after adding the egg to prevent cracks.
- Chill the crust before adding the filling to help it set.
- Cool cheesecakes completely before refrigerating for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg