Description
Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes combine a creamy cheesecake base with spiced apple filling and a buttery oat crumble, baked into perfectly portioned desserts ideal for fall gatherings and make-ahead treats.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs – 1 cup
- Unsalted butter, melted – 3 tablespoons
- Granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon
- Cream cheese, softened – 12 ounces
- Granulated sugar – 1/2 cup
- Large egg – 1
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Apples, peeled and diced – 2 medium
- Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
- Old-fashioned oats – 1/3 cup
- All-purpose flour – 1/4 cup
- Brown sugar – 3 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon – 1/4 teaspoon
- Cold butter, cubed – 3 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner and pre-bake for 5 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla just until combined.
- In a saucepan, cook diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until slightly softened.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Spoon cheesecake filling over the baked crusts.
- Top with cooked apples, then sprinkle with the oat crumble.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the centers are just set.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracks.
- Chilling overnight improves flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg