Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
These Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes combine creamy, tangy cheesecake with warm spiced apples and a buttery graham cracker crust, all baked into individual portions perfect for dessert or gatherings. They offer a delightful balance of smooth texture and crisp topping with cozy autumn flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 10 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
Apple Topping
- 2 medium-small apples, peeled, cored, and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until mixture is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased or lined mini muffin tin to form the crust base for each cheesecake.
- Make the cheesecake batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar, vanilla extract, and flour, mixing well after each addition. Then add the egg and beat until fully incorporated and batter is smooth.
- Assemble the mini cheesecakes: Spoon the cream cheese batter over the prepared crusts in the muffin tin, filling each about two-thirds full. Then evenly distribute the diced apples on top of each portion of cheesecake batter.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake the mini cheesecakes for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecake portion is set and apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack. After cooling, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to firm up.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
- You can substitute the graham cracker crust with digestive biscuits for a different flavor.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth batter.
- These mini cheesecakes are perfect for parties and can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Optional: sprinkle additional cinnamon or a crumble topping made with oats and brown sugar on top before baking for extra crispness.
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