Mini Apple Crumble Cheesecake Recipe
Who says you can’t have it all? The Mini Apple Crumble Cheesecake is the perfect marriage of indulgence and portion control. You get creamy, rich cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery crumble topping—all in a perfectly-sized mini form. No need to share, because let’s face it, you’ll want the whole thing to yourself. Plus, you get the illusion of eating something small, while secretly devouring an entire dessert. So, if you want to impress at your next gathering—or just impress yourself—this is the cheesecake for you. Don’t bother with excuses. Just eat it.
Mini Apple Crumble Cheesecake Recipe
Mini Apple Crumble Cheesecakes offer the rich, creamy goodness of cheesecake topped with cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery crumble. Perfectly portioned for guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
For the cheesecake filling:
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the apple topping:
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the crumble topping:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp cold butter cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into the base of each muffin tin.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Prepare the apple topping: Toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Make the crumble: Combine oats, flour, and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Assemble the cheesecakes: Layer cheesecake filling over the crust, top with apples, and sprinkle crumble on top.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the tin, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin C: 5%
- Magnesium: 3%
Additional Notes/ Tips:
- Customize the crust: Swap graham crackers for your favorite cookie crumbs—chocolate chip, anyone?
- Apple variety: Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the cheesecake.
- Make it ahead: These mini cheesecakes can be made a day ahead for even better flavor.
