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Apple Crisp Cheesecakes

Apple Crisp Cheesecakes combine creamy cheesecake with tart apples.Top each mini cheesecake with cinnamon-oat streusel before baking.Cool completely and refrigerate until firm before serving.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup butter melted

Cheesecake

  • 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract or vanilla flavoring
  • 1 Granny Smith apple peeled and finely chopped

Streusel

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line approximately 20 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup melted butter. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  • Divide the crust mixture evenly among the muffin liners. Press it firmly into the bottom of each cup using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a small glass.
  • Bake the crusts for approximately 8 minutes, until they appear set and dry in the center.
  • Remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 300°F (150°C).
  • Add the softened cream cheese to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the granulated sugar, sour cream or Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  • Beat on medium speed just until smooth and evenly incorporated, about 1–2 minutes. Avoid excessive mixing once the eggs have been added.
  • Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them almost to the top.
  • Sprinkle the finely chopped Granny Smith apple evenly over each cheesecake.
  • To prepare the streusel, combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Add the melted salted butter and stir with a fork until coarse, buttery crumbs form.
  • Sprinkle the streusel generously over the chopped apples.
  • Bake the Apple Crisp Cheesecakes for approximately 20–22 minutes, or until the edges appear set while the centers still have a slight jiggle.
  • Remove the muffin pans from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool in the pans for 15–20 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer them to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving. This allows the cheesecake filling to fully set and develop its creamy texture.

Notes

For additional fall flavor, add a small pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon streusel.
Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Braeburn apples can replace Granny Smith if you prefer a sweeter apple flavor.
Plain Greek yogurt works well instead of sour cream and gives the cheesecake filling a pleasant tang.