Description
Indulge in these delightful Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cups that perfectly blend the flavors of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and spiced apples in a convenient single-serve dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Caramel Apple Topping:
- 2 small apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Divide mixture among serving cups, press down to form crusts.
- Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon or pipe filling over crusts, refrigerate.
- Caramel Apple Topping: In a skillet, melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt. Cook until caramelized. Spoon apple mixture over cheesecake, drizzle with caramel sauce, top with whipped cream.
Notes
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast.
- For a shortcut, use store-bought apple pie filling and caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
