Caramel Apple Cheesecakes (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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Graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup.
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Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp (for crust) + 1/4 cup (for cheesecake filling).
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Unsalted butter: 4 tbsp, melted.
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Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened.
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Large egg: 1.
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Vanilla extract: 1 tsp.
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Sour cream: 1/2 cup.
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All-purpose flour: 1 tbsp.
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Caramel sauce: 1/2 cup.
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Medium apple: 1, peeled, cored, and diced.
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Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp.
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Brown sugar: 1 tbsp.
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
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Press the mixture into the bottom of the muffin liners to form the crust.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined.
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Spoon the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts in the muffin tin.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set. Let them cool completely in the tin.
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In a small saucepan, cook the diced apple with cinnamon and brown sugar over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Once the cheesecakes are cooled, drizzle each with caramel sauce and top with the apple mixture.
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Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes:
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These mini cheesecakes are a perfect fall treat, combining the flavors of spiced apples and creamy cheesecake with a rich caramel drizzle.
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Make sure to refrigerate the cheesecakes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.