Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food. These individual caramel apple cheesecake bites are a perfect fall treat, and this delicious miniature dessert is perfect for sharing.

The combination of apple, a creamy center, and crunchy crumb topping will have you reaching for more than one of these bite-sized desserts. Just try to leave a few for your friends and family. I know. It’s so hard to do.

Oh, how I do so love fall baking!

Ingredients

For crust:

• 1 1/2 cup of graham cracker crumbs
• 4 Tablespoons of butter, melted
• 2 TBS sugar

For filling:

• 2 packages cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For apple topping:

• 2 granny smith apples, peeled and chopped finely
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 2 TBS sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup flour
• ¼ cup quick cooking oats
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• caramel sauce, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: For the crust, add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to medium bowl; mix thoroughly to incorporate the butter and ‘wet’ the crumbs.

Step 3: Using a 12 space muffin tin, add liners, spray lightly with nonstick spray. Add 1 heaping TBS of graham cracker mixture to the bottom of each liner; press firmly to pack down; repeat for all liners; set aside.
To prepare the apples; add chopped apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 TBS sugar to a bowl; toss to combine; set aside while you continue preparing.

Step 4: For the cheesecake filling; with a stand mixer or electric mixer, add cream cheese and ½ cup sugar; beat to combine until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Add vanilla; beat for a few more seconds to combine. Pour cream cheese mixture on top of graham cracker crusts until just below the top of the liner (about three-fourths full); set aside.

Step 5: In another bowl, for the rest of the topping, add ½ cup brown sugar, flour, oats, and ¼ cup melted butter. Use a pastry blender or fork and cut into ingredients until combined and formed into a coarse crumble.

Step 6: Using the apple mixture, add a heaping TBS on top of each cheesecake. Then, add a heaping TBS of crumble mixture on top of the apples. You can add more if you desire.

Step 7: Place into oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until browning on the top. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Carefully remove each cheesecake from muffin tin, and set on the wire rack. Cool for 20-30 more minutes on the counter. Transfer cheesecakes to refrigerator and allow to sit for at least 2 hours.

Step 8: When ready to serve, remove from fridge, set on tray/dish, and drizzle each cheesecake with caramel sauce/topping.

Step 9: You could even add a little salt to the caramel to really put this over the top!

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites

Angela Sellari

Treat yourself to individual Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites! This fall recipe combines creamy cheesecake, tangy apples, & a crumbly topping.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Cooling + Refrigerating Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Total Time 3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For crust:

• 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
• 4 tablespoons of butter melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar

For filling:

• 2 packages cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For apple topping:

• 2 granny smith apples peeled and chopped finely
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• Caramel sauce for garnish

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• For the crust, add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to medium bowl; mix thoroughly to incorporate the butter and ‘wet’ the crumbs.
• Using a 12 space muffin tin, add liners, spray lightly with nonstick spray. Add 1 heaping TBS of graham cracker mixture to the bottom of each liner; press firmly to pack down; repeat for all liners; set aside. To prepare the apples; add chopped apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 TBS sugar to a bowl; toss to combine; set aside while you continue preparing.
• For the cheesecake filling; with a stand mixer or electric mixer, add cream cheese and ½ cup sugar; beat to combine until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Add vanilla; beat for a few more seconds to combine. Pour cream cheese mixture on top of graham cracker crusts until just below the top of the liner (about three-fourths full); set aside.
• In another bowl, for the rest of the topping, add ½ cup brown sugar, flour, oats, and ¼ cup melted butter. Use a pastry blender or fork and cut into ingredients until combined and formed into a coarse crumble.
• Using the apple mixture, add a heaping TBS on top of each cheesecake. Then, add a heaping TBS of crumble mixture on top of the apples. You can add more if you desire.
• Place into oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until browning on the top. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Carefully remove each cheesecake from muffin tin, and set on the wire rack. Cool for 20-30 more minutes on the counter. Transfer cheesecakes to refrigerator and allow to sit for at least 2 hours.
• When ready to serve, remove from fridge, set on tray/dish, and drizzle each cheesecake with caramel sauce/topping.
• You could even add a little salt to the caramel to really put this over the top!

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 181mgFiber: 2g

Keyword Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites

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