Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press about 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden, then remove and let cool.
- In another bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until well coated, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed until everything is well blended and creamy.
Assembly
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crusts, filling each liner about halfway. Spoon the prepared apple filling on top, distributing evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon to create the crumb topping. Sprinkle it generously over the apple filling.
Baking
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the centers are set and the tops are slightly golden.
- Once baked, allow the mini cheesecakes to cool completely in the muffin tin before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Enjoy these beauties chilled or at room temperature!
Notes
For best results, use fresh apples. These mini cheesecakes can be made gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crumbs for gluten-free cookies. They also freeze beautifully for up to a month—just thaw before enjoying!
