Description
Caramel apple cheesecake cups bring fall flavors right to your dessert table with creamy cheesecake and sweet apple goodness. Crisp graham cracker crust and rich caramel drizzle make these individual treats perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 medium apples
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Binder/Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Seasoning/Enhancement Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup melted unsalted butter in a bowl until your crumbs are evenly moistened and can hold a shape when pressed.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Add 2 diced apples, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sauté your apples for 5-7 minutes until they soften and caramelize slightly.
- Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually blend in ½ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gently fold 1 cup whipped topping into your cream cheese mixture to create a light, airy filling.
- Press 2 tablespoons graham cracker mixture into the bottom of 6 small serving cups. Spoon 3 tablespoons cheesecake filling over your crust. Top each cup with 2 tablespoons of sautéed apples.
- Refrigerate your cups for 2 hours until firm. Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top of each chilled dessert.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookies to make this dessert celiac-friendly.
- Chop apples into smaller pieces for easier spooning and a more consistent texture in each bite.
- Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 30 minutes to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Store leftover cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg