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Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

These Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes are a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and tender apples, all nestled in a graham cracker crust.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Mini Desserts
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients

  • 9 pieces Graham crackers, finely crushed (1 envelope)
  • 3 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg

Cheesecake Filling Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Apples, peeled and diced
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup Caramel sauce
  • to taste Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed graham crackers, melted butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
  • Step 3: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the graham cracker mixture into each muffin cup and press down firmly. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  • Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar, then add the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until just combined.
  • Step 5: Gently fold in the diced apples and ground cinnamon into the cheesecake mixture.
  • Step 6: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the baked crusts, filling each muffin cup to the top.
  • Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly. They will firm up as they cool.
  • Step 8: Allow the cheesecakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Step 9: Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending. Don’t overmix the filling after adding the egg to avoid cracking.