Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed Graham Crackers (can substitute with digestive biscuits)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted and cooled)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (use pure extract)
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (can use gluten-free flour)
- 1 large Egg (room temperature)
- 2 cups diced Golden Delicious Apples (or Honeycrisp/Gala apples)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional: add nutmeg)
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats (can use steel-cut oats)
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (omit for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (or regular sugar)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (chilled and cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease it lightly.
- In a bowl, combine crushed Graham crackers, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly, then press into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of flour. Mix in the egg until just incorporated.
- Toss diced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch in another bowl.
- Spoon a layer of cheesecake filling onto each crust, then add the apple mixture on top. Top with oats, additional flour, brown sugar, and cubed butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the muffin tin, garnish with whipped cream or cinnamon, and serve.
Notes
Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and Graham crackers. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg