Description

These Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes feature a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a warm cinnamon-apple caramel topping. Perfectly portioned for parties or holidays, they deliver all the cozy fall flavors in a bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup caramel sauce

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into each liner to form the crust.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crusts.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, until centers are set. Cool completely before removing from the tin.
For the topping, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cook 5–7 minutes until soft and caramelized.
Stir in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Let cool.
Spoon apple topping over cooled cheesecakes and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

Add chopped pecans to the apple topping for crunch.

Use salted caramel sauce for a sweet-salty twist.

Substitute pears for apples for a unique variation.

Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.

Freeze cheesecakes (without topping) up to 2 months and thaw before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg