Best Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes With Streusel Topping
Mini apple cheesecakes look elegant and are perfect for a brunch or any get-together
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Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 353kcal
Ingredients
For the graham cracker crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup quick cooking oats
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, diced into ½ inch cubes
For the apple layer:
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Prepare the crust. In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Then, mix in the melted butter using a fork until well combined. Divide this mixture between prepared muffin liners. Press it down to make a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Then, remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the streusel topping. In another bowl, mix together flour, oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Then, add the cold cubed butter. Combine with your fingers or using a fork until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prepare the apple filling. In a bowl, combine the chopped apples, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract, using an electric mixer, until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating on low after each addition. Then, whisk in the sour cream using a hand whisk until just combined.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust. Divide the apples evenly over the cheesecake layer. Sprinkle the streusel topping on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 23-26 minutes or until set. Then, remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Enjoy with a drizzle of caramel sauce or with whipping cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 23.7g | Saturated Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 19.8g | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg