Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes Recipe for a Single-Serve Dessert

Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes

If you have been searching for a fall dessert that feels special without eating up your whole afternoon, these Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes are exactly it.

Picture a homemade graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling, tender cinnamon apples, and a buttery oat streusel, all baked together in a muffin pan and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Every single one is its own serving, so there is no slicing, no wobbling, and no debate about who gets the best piece.

This recipe is the individual serving version of my Apple Crisp Cheesecake Pie, and these days it is the one I make most often. A full cheesecake can feel like a project.

These little ones bake in a standard cupcake pan lined with paper liners, and they take roughly one third of the time of a regular cheesecake.

That means you can decide at two in the afternoon that you want cheesecake for dessert and actually have it ready by evening.

They also skip the overnight chilling that most cheesecakes demand. Bake them, cool them, chill them briefly, and they are ready to serve.

What you get in every bite is a little stack of textures:

• A crisp graham cracker crust seasoned with cinnamon
• A creamy cheesecake layer that stays smooth and rich
• Sweet apples tossed with lemon juice and warm spices
• A cinnamon oat crumble that turns golden in the oven
• A glossy caramel drizzle right before serving

The whole thing is satisfying without being heavy. The bite sized format means you can enjoy one and still feel light, which is exactly what you want when the dessert table is already crowded with other treats. If you love apple crisp and you love cheesecake, this is where the two finally meet.

Why You Will Love This Easy Mini Cheesecake Recipe?

• Perfectly portioned. Each cheesecake bakes in its own paper liner, so every guest gets a complete dessert with crust, filling, apples, and topping.
• Easy for bakers of any skill level. If you can stir, press, and spoon, you can make these. No water bath, no springform pan, no guesswork.
• Less active time. You are not standing at the counter for an hour the way a full cheesecake sometimes asks you to.
• Quick in the oven. They bake in about half an hour, and no overnight chilling is required before serving.
• Full of flavor. The cheesecake portion is smooth and creamy, while the apple and oat crisp topping brings that warm, cozy contrast.
• Perfect for fall and winter baking. Holiday gatherings, potlucks, and cozy weekend baking all suit them beautifully.

They also travel well, which matters when you are the person everyone counts on for dessert.

How to Make Mini Cheesecakes?

This recipe comes together in four simple parts: the crust, the crumb topping, the apple filling, and the cheesecake batter. Once each part is ready, you stack them in the paper liners and bake.

Start with the crust. Use a fork to stir together graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and sugar. Add melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Divide the mixture among nine paper liners, press it firmly into the bottom of each one, and pop the pan in the fridge while you work on the rest.

Mix the streusel. Whisk together all purpose flour, quick cooking oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and a small pinch of nutmeg. Pour in melted butter and stir until coarse crumbs form. Keep it chilled until you are ready to sprinkle.

Prep the apples. Peel and finely dice two medium small apples, toss them with freshly squeezed lemon juice, then stir in light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Set aside.

Beat the batter. Beat softened cream cheese with sugar, flour, and vanilla until smooth. Add one egg and mix just until it disappears into the batter. Spoon the filling over the chilled crusts, filling each liner about two thirds of the way.

Assemble and bake. Spoon the apples over the cheesecake filling until the cups are almost full, then gently press them down with your palm. Sprinkle the cinnamon oat crumbs generously over the top. Bake at 325 F for about 28 to 30 minutes.

Cool them in the pan, then move them to the fridge. Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a little whipped cream if you like.

Press the apples down gently. A light touch keeps the filling from spilling over the edges as it bakes.

What Are the Best Apples For Cheesecake?

The best baking apples keep their structure instead of turning to mush in the oven. Granny Smith has always been my go to apple for baking, and it is crisp and quite sour, which some people love in a dessert.

For this recipe, though, Golden Delicious turned out to be the better choice. They are sweet with a rich, mellow flavor, they hold their shape after baking, and their sweetness pairs beautifully with the tangy cheesecake filling. That balance is really the point here, because you have a creamy, slightly tart cheesecake layer underneath a warm spiced topping.

That said, any favorite apple can be used. Stick with a firm, crisp variety so the diced pieces stay tender but distinct rather than collapsing into applesauce. Soft apples will still taste good, but they will lose that pleasant little bite in the finished cheesecake.

One more thing worth mentioning: chopping the apples finely matters more than the variety you choose. Small, even dice lets the apples soften in the same window of time that the cheesecake filling sets, so nothing ends up raw or watery at the bottom of the cup.

Craving for more Apple recipes? Check these 21 Best Apple Recipes to Make!

If these mini cheesecakes have you in an apple mood, you are in very good company. Apple season is short, and I like to use every bit of it.

Beyond this recipe there are pies, crisps, cakes, muffins, and cozy apple breakfasts worth adding to your rotation. When you are ready to keep going, browse the collection of 21 best apple recipes and pick your next bake.

Ingredients

This recipe makes 9 cupcakes and is built from four components. Here is everything you need.

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 is used for serving.

Instructions

1. Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners. This recipe makes 9 cupcakes.
2. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
3. Using a fork, stir together the graham cracker crumbs with the cinnamon and sugar. Add the melted butter and stir well. Press almost 2 Tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each paper liner and place the pan in the fridge.
4. To make the topping, stir together the all purpose flour, light brown sugar, quick cooking oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the melted butter and stir until coarse crumbs form. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
5. For the cheesecake filling, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar, vanilla, and flour. Add the egg and mix just to combine. Spoon the filling over the crusts, filling each paper cup about two thirds full.
6. Toss the chopped apples with the lemon juice. Add the light brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir well. Spoon the apples over the cheesecake filling to fill the cups almost to the top, then gently press them with your palm.
7. Finally, generously sprinkle the cinnamon oat crumbs on top.
8. Bake for about 28 to 30 minutes.
9. Cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then remove from the pan and store in the fridge.
10. For serving, drizzle with caramel sauce.

Recipe details

Prep time is 20 minutes, cook time is 30 minutes, and total time is 50 minutes. One batch yields 9 cupcakes.

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Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes If you have been searching for a fall dessert that feels special without eating up your whole afternoon, these Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes are exactly it. Picture a homemade graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling, tender cinnamon apples, and a buttery oat streusel, all baked together in a muffin pan and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

• Total Time: 50 min
• Yield: 9 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

1-Line a standard cupcake pan with paper: Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners (this recipe makes 9 cupcakes).
2-Preheat the oven to 325 F: Preheat the oven to 325 F.
3-Using a fork stir together graham cracker: 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.
4-To make the topping, stir together all-purpose: 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.
5-For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream: 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).
6-Toss chopped apples with lemon juice: 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.
7-Finally, generously sprinkle cinnamon oat crumbs on: Finally, generously sprinkle cinnamon oat crumbs on top.
8-Bake for about 28-30 minutes: Bake for about 28-30 minutes.
9-Cool for 30 minutes in the pan,: Cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then remove from the pan and store in the fridge.
10-For serving, drizzle with caramel sauce: For serving, drizzle with caramel sauce.

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• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Method: bake