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.