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Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes

Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes

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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

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