Description
These mini apple cheesecakes are a simple and delicious fall dessert. They combine the flavors of apple crisp and cheesecake in a convenient portion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Graham cracker crust mini cheesecake shells
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the pecans if using.
- Spoon the apple mixture evenly into the mini cheesecake shells.
- Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the apple mixture in each shell.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set.
- Let the cheesecakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker prep, use pre-made graham cracker mini cheesecake shells.
- Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- These can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: Approximately 200-250
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg
- Fat: Approximately 12-16g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40-50mg