Description
These delightful bites blend creamy cheesecake with tart apples and rich caramel, creating a comforting dessert that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 medium tart apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60ml) caramel sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, then press into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, sour cream, and eggs until creamy.
- Fold in chopped apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then divide the mixture among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are set; the centers should be slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Chill before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel, apple, dessert, bites