Description
Indulge in the perfect dessert with our Apple Crisp Cheesecake Cups recipe! Learn how to make these delicious treats that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons (8 ml) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup (80 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (80 g) light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (30 g) quick-cooking oats
- 3/4 teaspoon (4 ml) cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon (1 ml) nutmeg
- 2 and 1/2 tablespoons (8 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 medium-small apples, peeled and chopped finely
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons (3 ml) cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) light brown sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons (3 ml) cornstarch
- 10 oz. (280 g) beef cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons (3 ml) vanilla
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) all-purpose flour
- Caramel sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Place paper liners in a regular-sized cupcake tray (this will yield 9 cupcakes).
- Set your oven to preheat at 325°F.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs with cinnamon and sugar using a fork. Pour in melted butter and mix thoroughly. Press nearly 2 tablespoons of this mixture into each liner’s base and refrigerate.
- For the topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Incorporate the melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then refrigerate until it’s needed.
- For the cheesecake layer, whip the softened cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and flour. Blend in the egg until just combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crusts, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
- Mix the finely chopped apples with lemon juice. Add brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and stir until well combined. Layer the apple mixture over the cheesecake filling, almost to the top, and lightly press down with your hand.
- Top with a generous amount of the cinnamon oat crumb mixture.
- Bake for roughly 28 to 30 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tray for 30 minutes, then transfer them to the fridge.
- When ready to serve, drizzle with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Note: Ensure the apples are finely chopped for even cooking and a pleasant cupcake texture.
- Second note: Chill the crust and topping mixtures before using to improve their shape and set.
- Third note: Let the cupcakes cool completely in the fridge before serving to enhance flavor development.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: apple cheesecake, caramel drizzle, graham crust, creamy filling, cinnamon topping, baked dessert
