Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup diced apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into a muffin tin.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until fully combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over each crust, topping with diced apples mixed with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until just set; centers should jiggle slightly.
- Allow to cool completely before removing from the muffin tin. Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite (48g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers. To make it dairy-free, opt for plant-based cream cheese alternatives. You can replace granulated sugar with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetness.
