Description
Delightful apple crisp mini cheesecakes blend creamy richness with classic fall flavors. Crisp graham cracker base and warm cinnamon-spiced apples create a perfect dessert you’ll savor with pure autumn comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Merge graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing firmly into cupcake liners within a muffin tin. Toast briefly in the oven at 350°F until lightly set, developing a delicate golden crispness.
- Cheesecake Base: Whip cream cheese and sugar into a silky blend, gently folding in vanilla, egg, and sour cream. Distribute the velvety batter evenly across prepared crusts, ensuring smooth coverage.
- Apple Compote Creation: Simmer diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until tender. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, creating a glossy, rich mixture. Cool to intensify flavors and allow sauce to set.
- Crisp Topping Assembly: Combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Incorporate melted butter to form crumbly, textured clusters that will provide a rustic crunch.
- Final Composition: Layer spiced apple compote over each cheesecake, generously topping with oat-based crisp mixture. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until cheesecake sets and topping turns golden-brown, releasing enticing aromas.
- Finishing Touch: Cool completely, then refrigerate to harmonize flavors. Optionally embellish with caramel drizzle and whipped cream before serving these miniature dessert delights.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Briefly toast graham cracker base before adding cheesecake filling to maintain crisp texture and prevent moisture absorption.
- Control Apple Moisture: Pat diced apples dry with paper towels to reduce excess liquid, ensuring a thick and glossy apple compote without watery consistency.
- Achieve Smooth Cheesecake: Use room temperature cream cheese and mix at low speed to prevent air bubbles, creating a silky, crack-free cheesecake texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives, use dairy-free cream cheese, or replace butter with coconut oil for various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg