CARAMEL APPLE CRISP MINI CHEESECAKES

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 1 hr | Yield: 16 to 18 Servings

The rich apple taste of these heavenly cheesecakes is very satisfying. You need to give this recipe a try now. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

Graham/Oats Crust:

• ¼ c brown sugar
• 1 c graham cracker crumbs
• ¾ c rolled oats
• ½ c melted butter

Cheesecake:

• 2 8 ounces package softened cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• ¼ c brown sugar
• ¼ c white sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon ginger
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Apple Crisp Topping:

• ¼ c all-purpose flour
• ¼ c rolled oats
• ¼ c brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 medium to large apple, peeled cored and finely chopped
• Caramel Topping, if desired

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Add the rolled oats, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3: Line with paper liners 16 to 18 muffin cups.

Step 4: Fill each muffin cup with the mixture.

Step 5: Place the muffin cups inside the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature.

Step 7: Add the cream cheese, white sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until well mixed.

Step 8: Top each muffin with the mixture.

Step 9: In a medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the streusel. Beat until well combined.

Step 10: Top the cheesecake with the finely chopped apple followed by the Apple Crisp Topping.

Step 11: Place them inside the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 12: Remove from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Step 13: Place them inside the fridge to chill overnight.

Step 14: Top each cheesecake with caramel sauce.

Step 15: Serve and enjoy!