Ingredients
Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream, room temp
1 large egg, room temp
Apple Topping:
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix crust ingredients, press into cups, and bake for 5–7 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and egg.
Divide filling over crusts and bake for 18–22 minutes. Cool gradually, then chill 3–4 hours.
Cook apples with butter, sugar, and spices until tender. Let cool.
Top each cheesecake with apple mixture and drizzle with caramel before serving.
Notes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 3–4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecake cups