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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites are a cozy fall delight that combines sweet apples, creamy cheesecake, and rich caramel, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats use gluten-free oats for gluten-free version
  • 1/2 cup melted butter can use vegan butter or coconut oil
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese opt for vegan cream cheese for plant-based version
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 cup white sugar adjust based on taste preference
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger using fresh ginger enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour substitute with almond flour for gluten-free option
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil unsalted butter is a suitable substitute
  • 2 cups apples select tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce optional drizzle

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Muffin tin
  • cupcake liners

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, rolled oats, and melted butter. Stir until well incorporated.
  3. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and press the crust mixture into each liner. Bake for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Blend cream cheese, white sugar, corn starch, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Once the crusts have cooled, pour the cream cheese filling over each crust.
  6. Layer finely chopped apples over the cream cheese filling and press them down gently.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, coconut oil, and sugar for a crunchy topping and sprinkle it over the apples.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown. Cool in the tin for 15 minutes.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Serve cheesecake bites with a drizzle of warm caramel sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Adjust sweetness to preference and select firm apples for optimal texture.

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