You will love these 15 mini apple cheesecake recipes. The best part about these is that everybody can get their own portion, and you don't have to worry about the mess of slicing up a cake. From caramel to spiced versions, everyone will love these.
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I love individual desserts at parties and gatherings. They're functional and look cute too. I always like to make muffins for parties; they always go down a treat.
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Apples always make me think of the fall, and they are definitely one of my favorite flavors.
1) Classic Mini Apple Cheesecakes
Classic Minneapolis cheesecakes are always a favorite at my parties. They are simple and creamy, and people know what they are getting. There's definitely something about small individual desserts that makes people want to eat them.
Classic Mini Apple Cheesecakes
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the graham crumbs and butter and press into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon the filling over the crusts.
- Bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes until just set.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours and top each with the cinnamon apples before serving.
Notes
2) Apple Crumble Cheesecake Cups
These apple crumble cheesecake cups are perfect when you want something a little more special. You still get all the rich cheesecake flavors, plus a gorgeous, crumbly, buttery topping. I'm a huge fan of crumble toppings- rich, buttery, and crisp; what's not to like. I love adding them to cheesecakes and anything else I can think of.
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs and spoon over the crusts.
- Top each with diced apples and a spoonful of oat streusel.
- Bake at 325F for 23 to 25 minutes until the crumble is golden.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours before serving.
3) Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake Bites
The cinnamon apple cheesecake bites are perfect for when you just want a little something sweet. These are gone in just two bites. And everybody loves cinnamon with their apples. The difference is that these are served slightly warm, which is a refreshing change from the standard chilled cheesecake.
Whenever I have apples with cinnamon, it always gets me into the fall state of mind, and even gets me thinking about Christmas. I try to be careful how much I add, because it's very easy to overdo. You just want enough to bring everything together and make it coherent.
The only thing you want to worry about with these is how easy they are to overeat. One might not be enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are, like, good- that good.
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into a mini muffin tin.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spoon the filling over each crust.
- Bake at 325F for 16 to 18 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill 2 hours and top each bite with apple compote.
Notes
4) Caramel Apple Cheesecake Minis
Caramel and apple always remind me of toffee apples and are one of our favorite flavors. They get the gorgeous creaminess of the cheesecake with the soft apple and caramel; it's a perfect match. I like to make sure not to go crazy with the caramel; a good drizzle is normally enough.
You want to be able to taste the cheesecake and apples. I like the apples to be soft and cooked, but still with a little bit of bite; you don't want them to be mush. This one is sure to please; everyone loves caramel and cheesecake.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Minis
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs and spoon over the crusts.
- Bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours.
- Top each with sautéed apples and a drizzle of warm caramel before serving.
5) Spiced Apple Cheesecake Tarts
These spiced apple cheesecake tarts use buttery tart shells with a spiced cheesecake filling, perfect for fall. If you don't have a standard tart shell, you can use a graham cracker crust instead. Both work and taste just as good. I love graham cracker crust and think it pairs well with the cheesecake filling.
Fall-time spices I always like to use in my cooking center around cinnamon, nutmeg, and even cloves.
If you don't have any pre-bought tart shells, you can always make your own from scratch. I make all the time, and you can do it super quick if you have a food processor.
Spiced Apple Cheesecake Tarts
Ingredients
Method
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Spoon the filling into the pre-baked tart shells.
- Bake at 325F for 18 to 20 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill at least 1 hour.
- Top each tart with glazed apples before serving.
Notes
6) Maple Apple Cheesecake Morsels
These mini cheesecakes are flavored with real maple syrup and apples, which give a great fall-inspired flavor. These use real maple syrup, not an imitation type flavoring. I am not a fan of the imitation stuff; it just doesn't compare.
The maple syrup helps to give a wide-ranging flavor that usually adds to the fall flavor profile. I use maple syrup over time, especially on pancakes and with bacon; I love the sweet-and-salty flavors.
When it comes to these, I like them to be sweet but not too sweet; you need to balance the coziness to capture that fall dessert experience.
Maple Apple Cheesecake Morsels
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, maple syrup, and eggs until smooth.
- Spoon over the crusts and bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Sauté the apples with the remaining maple syrup until glossy.
- Cool the cheesecakes, chill 2 hours, then top with the maple apples.
7) Glazed Apple Pie Cheesecakes
These cheesecakes could be described as what would happen if apple pie and cheesecake made a baby. It's a fantastic combination, especially when it's finished off with a gorgeous glaze. Little things like that can just give it that air, the gentle lift from ordinary to special.
I'm a big fan of mashup-style desserts; one of my favorites is brookies, as I am a huge chocolate fan. Whoever invented them needs to be given an award; it's genius.
Glazed Apple Pie Cheesecakes
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs and spoon over the crusts.
- Bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours.
- Top each with apple pie filling and brush with warmed apricot jam for shine.
Notes
8) Honey Almond Apple Cheesecakes
Use honey for sweetness instead of sugar, and have a lovely contrast with a topping of toasted almonds. Using honey instead of sugar is a great way to improve your cooking, and I enjoy the more complex flavor it brings. Sometimes sugar is just too sweet.
Toasted nuts are also great for using as dessert toppings, especially when the main part of the dessert is soft and creamy. If the dessert is soft and creamy, it's a matter of texture. I love the texture contrast.
Almonds are a big flavor, which I enjoy in desserts. Not only using nuts, but also almond extract is super flavorful too.
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One of the biggest things that actually ruins a dessert is when it is too sweet. I love it when you get a dessert which just right.
Honey Almond Apple Cheesecakes
Ingredients
Method
- Mix the almond flour and butter and press into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, honey, and eggs until smooth.
- Spoon over the crusts and bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours.
- Top each with diced apples and toasted sliced almonds before serving.
9) Apple Cider Cheesecake Slices
These cheesecake slices have apple cider baked right into the filling to give a nice tangy bite, contrasting with the smoothness of the cheesecake filling. I enjoy apple cider, and it's a great ingredient to have to use in cooking. I like to use it in sauces.
I enjoy a little tanginess in my cheesecake; I think you need it, otherwise the flavor would be quite flat. I always like to think of a good New York cheesecake, just the right level of tang and bite. Cider has so much flavor and is not used enough in desserts. It's great for keeping in your pantry.
Apple Cider Cheesecake Slices
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Reduce the apple cider in a pan until thick and syrupy.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and half the cider reduction until smooth.
- Spoon over the crusts and bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Cool, chill 2 hours, then drizzle with the remaining cider reduction.
Notes
10) Apple Butter Cheesecake Bites
You'll love these little cheesecake bites with some spiced apple butter mixed into the filling. These ones are a bit more specialty-style, as most people, including myself, don't tend to have apple butter on hand, so you may have to plan for this one.
I like my cheesecakes to be a balance between velvety smooth and dense. Equally, enjoy the firmness of a denser filling.
I love using spreads in my cheesecakes. It's such an easy way to take a standard cheesecake recipe and make it your own, whether that's apple butter or peanut butter or even gems or comps, and so many options to jams or comp pots that are so many options out there to try.
It's all about getting the spice level right, just enough spice to taste it and not too much; otherwise, it overpowers the apples.
Apple Butter Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spoon the filling over the crusts, then swirl a spoonful of apple butter into each.
- Bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours before serving.
11) Pecan Crunch Apple Cheesecakes
If you love pecans, you'll love these pecan crunch apple cheesecakes. The buttery flavor of the candied pecans contrasts nicely with the creaminess of the filling. The candied nuts might be too sweet for some. I would adjust the filling's sweetness to your liking so the dessert stays balanced.
If you want the same crunchy texture without as much sugar, try toasted walnuts. I'm a huge fan of the crunchy-creamy contrast. It's one of the keys to a great dessert, in my opinion.
Pecan Crunch Apple Cheesecakes
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs and spoon over the crusts.
- Top each with diced apples.
- Bake at 325F for 22 to 24 minutes until set.
- Cool, chill 2 hours, then scatter candied pecans over each before serving.
Notes
12) Vanilla Apple Cheesecake Minis
For something simpler, try Chinese vanilla apple cheesecake minis, using another beaten cheesecake base and topped with apples. You can use vanilla extract or vanilla bean. There are some amazing vanilla extract products out there, but if you want to make this for a special occasion, I recommend using a vanilla bean. It gives such a deep vanilla flavor.
I like to make this sort of recipe when I'm craving just a good cheesecake, nothing fancy. I just want that filling, that familiar, creamy, smooth texture with the crunchy beast base. I think that's the key to great cooking: keep it simple, not too many ingredients, and you end up with something that is tasty to eat.
When I make apples as a dessert topping, I just keep it simple: apples, butter, sugar, and a little cinnamon, and cook them down gently. I can't think of anything better to go with apples than cinnamon, butter, and sugar.
Vanilla Apple Cheesecake Minis
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla bean seeds until smooth.
- Spoon over the crusts and bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours.
- Top each with the spiced diced apples before serving.
Notes
13) Brown Sugar Apple Cheesecake Delight
If you're looking for an apple cheesecake with a caramel flavor but can't be bothered to make caramel, try these brown sugar apple cheesecake bites, using deep brown sugar. This creates a similar flavor profile without making caramel from scratch. It's a great little shortcut that I have used in my cooking for a long time.
A handy substitution if you don't have brown sugar is to mix a couple of tablespoons of molasses into standard granulated sugar, which gives you a similar flavor profile. I prefer to use caramel if I can, since brown sugar doesn't have the same richness and buttery flavor.
Brown Sugar Apple Cheesecake Delight
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Spoon over the crusts and bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Sauté the apples with cinnamon until soft.
- Cool the cheesecakes, chill 2 hours, then top with the cinnamon apples.
14) Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Treats
If you're a lover of sweet and salty flavors, then these salted caramel apple cheesecake treats are for you.
These are the sort of desserts that people fight over at parties.
When the sweet-and-salty combination first became a thing, I didn't think it was for me, but once I tried it, I was totally converted. I'm a huge fan there. I am a huge fan now.
The key is to make sure not to use too much salt. You want just enough to know that it is there and to help balance the sweetness and stop the dessert from becoming too sweet.
These are also slightly gooey compared to the standard firmness of cheesecake, which is a nice change of pace.
Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Treats
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into lined muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs and spoon over the crusts.
- Bake at 325F for 20 to 22 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours.
- Top each with sautéed apples, drizzle with salted caramel, and finish with flaky salt.
Notes
15) Fall Harvest Apple Cheesecake Bites
These apple cheesecake bites are super cozy and everything you want in a fall dessert, but also cute and the perfect bite-sized treat to make dessert cozy for the fall. I'm always thinking of using ingredients like apples and butter, plenty of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, to create something rich and comforting.
I enjoy simple flavors, but it's also nice to have desserts that are a combination of flavors; it's a treat for your taste buds. Whenever I think of fall flavors, if I were to sum it up and be working for something that is warm, slightly spiced, earthy, and sweet, it's the ideal combination for when the weather starts to turn cold.
Fall Harvest Apple Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
Method
- Press the graham crumbs and butter into a mini muffin tin.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs until smooth and spoon over the crusts.
- Bake at 325F for 16 to 18 minutes until set.
- Cool, then chill at least 2 hours.
- Top each with spiced apples and a sprinkle of cranberries and toasted pecans.
