Description
These apple crisp mini cheesecakes are the perfect fall dessert mash-up—creamy vanilla cheesecake layered over a graham cracker crust, topped with cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery oat crumble. Finished with a drizzle of caramel, they’re bite-sized treats that blend cozy apple crisp flavor with rich cheesecake indulgence.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
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¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (75 g)
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1½ tablespoons granulated sugar (20 g)
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (1 g)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (42 g)
Crumb Topping:
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour (40 g)
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⅓ cup light brown sugar (70 g)
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⅓ cup quick-cooking oats (30 g)
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¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g)
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⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.25 g)
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2½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (35 g)
Apple Filling:
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2 medium-small apples, peeled and finely chopped (200 g)
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2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (10 ml)
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1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (4 g)
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (0.5 g)
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar (25 g)
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1½ teaspoons cornstarch (4 g)
Cheesecake Filling:
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10 oz cream cheese, softened (280 g)
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6 tablespoons granulated sugar (75 g)
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract (7 ml)
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour (5 g)
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1 egg
For Serving:
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Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a cupcake pan with 9 paper liners.
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Crust: Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter and press 2 tbsp into each liner. Chill.
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Topping: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Chill.
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Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and flour until smooth. Add egg and mix until just blended. Fill cups ⅔ full.
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Apples: Toss chopped apples with lemon juice, then mix in cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and cornstarch. Spoon over cheesecake layer.
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Press apples down gently. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over each.
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Bake 28–30 minutes until centres are set. Cool 30 mins in the pan, then chill completely.
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Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for depth and balance.
Be sure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
Can be made ahead and frozen—wrap individually.
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on the caramel adds a lovely contrast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American