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Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes

Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes combine creamy cheesecake with cinnamon apples.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 10 oz cream cheese softened
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg

Apple Topping

  • 2 medium-small apples peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Streusel Topping

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For Serving

  • Alcohol-free caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture to each cupcake liner. Press firmly into an even layer, then place the pan in the refrigerator while preparing the remaining components.
  • Make the streusel by combining the flour, brown sugar, quick-cooking oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the melted butter and stir until coarse, buttery crumbs form. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar, alcohol-free vanilla, and flour until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the egg and mix only until incorporated. Avoid overmixing once the egg has been added.
  • Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the chilled graham cracker crusts, filling each liner approximately two-thirds full.
  • In another bowl, toss the finely chopped apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
  • Divide the apple mixture among the cheesecakes. Gently press the apples into the cheesecake filling so the topping stays in place.
  • Generously sprinkle the chilled oat streusel over each cheesecake.
  • Bake the Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes for 28–30 minutes, or until the edges are set while the centers remain slightly soft.
  • Allow them to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill thoroughly before serving.
  • Drizzle with alcohol-free caramel sauce just before serving.

Notes

Granny Smith apples provide a pleasantly tart contrast to the sweet cheesecake and caramel. For a naturally sweeter flavor, Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples are excellent alternatives.