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Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes

Apple crisp mini cheesecake topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle, set against a background of green apples.

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Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect individual fall desserts combining creamy cheesecake filling with spiced apples and buttery oat streusel topping, all on a graham cracker crust.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 9 mini cheesecakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and sugar. Add melted butter and stir. Press 2 tablespoons mixture into each liner and refrigerate.
  3. For streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add melted butter and stir until coarse crumbs form. Refrigerate.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and flour. Add egg and mix just to combine.
  5. Spoon cheesecake filling over crusts, filling about 2/3 full.
  6. Toss chopped apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  7. Spoon apple mixture over cheesecake filling and gently press down with palm.
  8. Generously sprinkle streusel topping over each cheesecake.
  9. Bake for 28-30 minutes until edges are set.
  10. Cool 30 minutes in pan, then refrigerate. Serve drizzled with caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Use Golden Delicious apples for best results – they hold their shape and provide perfect sweetness
  • Don’t overmix cheesecake batter after adding egg to prevent cracks
  • Dice apples small (1/4-inch pieces) for even cooking
  • Keep streusel mixture chilled for better texture and appearance
  • Can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored covered in refrigerator
  • These freeze well for up to 3 weeks