Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes
These Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes combine two beloved desserts—cheesecake and apple crisp—into a perfect bite-sized treat! With a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a crunchy oat topping, these mini cheesecakes are perfect for any occasion. Serve them as a festive fall dessert or bring them to your next gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 cup 0.25 lb graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons 0.15 lb unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons 0.06 lb sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz 0.5 lb cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup 0.05 lb sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Topping
- 2 small apples 0.5 lb total, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons 0.03 lb sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Crisp Topping
- ¼ cup 0.06 lb old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup 0.03 lb flour
- 3 tablespoons 0.1 lb brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons 0.15 lb cold butter, cubed
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each liner and flatten with the back of a spoon. Bake for 5 minutes and set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until just combined.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture over each prepared crust.
Step 3: Prepare the Apple Topping
In a bowl, toss the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
Divide the apple mixture evenly among the cheesecakes, spooning it over the cheesecake filling.
Step 4: Make the Crisp Topping
In a separate bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Add the cold butter cubes and mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple layer on each cheesecake.
Step 5: Bake the Mini Cheesecakes
Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the cheesecake filling is set and the crisp topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Ahead: These mini cheesecakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Substitutions: Use gingersnap crumbs instead of graham crackers for a spicier crust.
- Toppings: Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.