Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites (Printable Version)

Bite-sized cheesecakes combine caramel, tart apples, and creamy filling for an irresistible dessert experience.

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 180 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 450 g cream cheese, softened
04 - 100 g granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 2 large eggs

→ Caramelized Apple Topping

07 - 1 cup (about 130 g) Granny Smith apple, diced
08 - 100 g brown sugar
09 - 28 g unsalted butter
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Finishing Touches

11 - 120 ml caramel sauce
12 - Whipped cream, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or use a silicone mold. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Press approximately 1 tablespoon of crumb mixture firmly into the base of each liner. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled crusts, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
03 - Combine diced apples, brown sugar, unsalted butter, and ground cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and mixture is caramelized, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Spoon a small amount of caramelized apple topping onto each filled liner. Drizzle lightly with caramel sauce. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the centers are just set. Cool bites to room temperature.
05 - Refrigerate cooled bites for at least 2 hours to ensure proper setting. Before serving, top each cheesecake bite with a dollop of whipped cream and an additional drizzle of caramel sauce as desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free variation.
02 - Dairy-free cream cheese can substitute regular cream cheese for lactose intolerance.
03 - Honey or maple syrup may be used in place of granulated sugar for a natural sweetener alternative.

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