Description
Apple Pie Cheesecake Bites combine the warm spices of classic apple pie with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake. Made in a muffin pan with a cinnamon graham cracker crust, spiced cheesecake filling, streusel topping, and cinnamon apple topping, these bite-sized treats are the perfect fall dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for filling)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (for filling)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for apple topping)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for apple topping)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for apple topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apple topping)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for apple topping)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (for apple topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup standard muffin pan with paper liners.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press evenly into the bottoms of each muffin liner to form the crust. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until creamy.
- Divide the cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts in the muffin cups.
- In a separate bowl, make the streusel by mixing flour, oats, brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and cubed cold butter. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cheesecake batter.
- Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until centers are just set. Cool in pan before transferring to a wire rack. Remove liners when cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, prepare the apple topping: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add sugars and spices. Cook until apples are tender, about 5–7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Top each cooled cheesecake bite with a spoonful of warm apple topping before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent sogginess.
- Chill for at least 1 hour for best texture before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Freeze fully baked bites for up to 6 months; thaw overnight before serving.
- Add caramel drizzle for an extra indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg