Description

Easy Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect fall dessert, combining creamy cheesecake with a crunchy apple crisp topping. Each mini cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and spiced apples, delivering a delightful bite-sized treat that’s sure to impress. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, these mini desserts can be prepared in advance and served chilled, ensuring you have a show-stopping dessert ready when you need it.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar (divided)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tbsp sugar; press into muffin liners.
Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; add eggs one at a time and remaining sugar. Mix until combined.
Pour cheesecake batter over crusts until three-quarters full; gently tap to remove air bubbles.
Cook diced apples with cinnamon in a saucepan for about 5 minutes until slightly softened; cool briefly.
Top each cheesecake with cooked apples and bake for 20-25 minutes until set but jiggly in the center. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in cheesecakes. Add toppings just before serving to maintain freshness.