Description
These Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes feature spiced crust, creamy filling, apple topping, and streusel for the perfect dessert bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 9 graham crackers, finely crushed (1 envelope)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 large egg
Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored & finely diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Streusel Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced into ½-inch cubes
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Serving
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin pan with 12 paper liners. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Press 1–2 tablespoons into each liner. Bake 5 minutes. Set aside. - Make the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Blend in vanilla and sour cream. Add egg and mix gently until combined—do not overbeat. - Add the Apple Layer
Toss diced apples with brown sugar. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each crust, pressing lightly. - Pour in the Cheesecake Mixture
Distribute filling evenly over the apple layer, filling each cup about ¾ full. - Make the Streusel Topping
Combine flour, butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt using a pastry cutter or fork until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle generously over each cheesecake. - Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until centers are set. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then refrigerate at least 2 hours. - Serve With Caramel
Drizzle caramel sauce over each cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance or sweeter apples for extra richness.
Allow cheesecakes to chill fully—cold sets the texture and sharpens the layers.
A mini food processor makes perfect fine graham crumbs.
Freeze without caramel for longer storage.