Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes

Name: Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Graham Crumbs; 1/2 cup Salted Butter ((melted)); 1/4 cup Brown Sugar; 8 ounce Cream Cheese ((softened)); 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt; 1 pcs Egg; 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce ((will use more for drizzling afterwards)); 1/4 cup Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1/4 cup Cinnamon; 2 Pcs Granny Smith apples; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon; 1/3 cup Flour; 1/3 cup Brown Sugar; 1/2 cup Rolled Oats; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 6 tbsp Salted Butter ((softened))

Published Date: September 11, 2022

Category: Fall Recipes

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Twirling in fall flavors and crumbly textures and topped with a drizzle of the delicious caramel sauce, these Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes make a splendid fall dessert that is absolutely worth the kitchen time!

🛒 INGREDIENTS

Crust:

Graham crumbs
Salted butter
Brown sugar

Filling:

Cream Cheese
Greek Yogurt
Egg
Caramel Sauce
Brown Sugar
Vanilla
Cinnamon

Apples:

Granny Smith Apples
Brown Sugar
Cinnamon

Toppings:

Flour
Brown Sugar
Rolled Oats
Cinnamon
Salted Butter

Optional garnish: whipped cream (or ice cream, or cool whip) and a drizzle of caramel sauce

*see recipe card for detailed amounts

HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL APPLE MINI CHEESECAKES

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Line 12 muffin cups with liners. Spray the liners with non-stick spray.
Combine the graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl. Spoon a little of this mixture into each of the muffin cup liners. Press it evenly into the bottom of the cups.
Use a stand mixer (or hand mixer) to cream the cream cheese. Then add the greek yogurt, egg, caramel sauce, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix this until smooth.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crusts in each of the muffin cups.
Peel, core, and dice the apples. Measure the brown sugar and cinnamon into a medium size bowl and combine them well. Then add the diced apples and stir to coat them well. Set this aside.
In a separate, large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Then use a pastry cutter to cut in the softened butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Spoon a little of the apple mixture into each muffin cup. Then spoon on a little of the topping.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Chill for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

HELPFUL NOTES:

Lots of steps, but delicious.
Make sure to pack the graham cracker crusts, you don’t want a loose base because the cheesecake filling and toppings are weighty.

STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:

These caramel apple mini cheesecakes may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

FAQS & SUBSTITUTIONS/VARIATIONS:

Can I Use Quick Oats Instead of Rolled Oats?

Though you can use quick oats, it is important to note that they will not work as well as rolled oats will. Rolled oats are the same as old fashioned oats and are a better texture for the crisp.

I Don’t Have a Pastry Cutter- What Do I Use?

The best substitute would be a fork, or, if you find that difficult, a potato masher.

Can I Add Nuts to the Crisp Portion of the Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes?

Yes, feel free to add ¼ cup of finely chopped pecans, or walnuts to the topping. These are not just healthy and nutritious, but also add a nice element of crunch to the crisp portion.

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