Mini Apple Cheesecakes (Print Version)
Tiny cheesecakes featuring a buttery crust and cinnamon-cooked apples. Fantastic for entertaining!
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1½ cups of crushed graham crackers
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
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½ tsp of cinnamon
→ Cheesecake
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8 oz of cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp of brown sugar
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½ cup of white sugar
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1 egg
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½ cup of sour cream
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2 tsp of vanilla
→ Apple Topping
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2 cups of diced apples, peeled
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⅓ cup of water
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Pinch of salt
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ cup of brown sugar
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1 tbsp of cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp of water
# Steps:
01 -
Blend graham crackers into crumbs. Stir in cinnamon and melted butter. Press into muffin liners and refrigerate to set.
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Whip cream cheese until creamy. Beat in sour cream, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg until it's all blended together.
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Spoon the mixture over the crusts. Bake at 325°F for about 20 minutes. Let them sit at room temperature for an hour, then pop them in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
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Cook apples with water, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until soft. Pour in the cornstarch mix to thicken, then let it cool completely.
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Add the cooled apple topping on top of the chilled cheesecakes.
# Helpful Notes:
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Awesome for get-togethers
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Can be prepped in advance
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Great autumn-inspired treat