Description
These Bite-Sized No-Bake Apple Cheesecake Delights combine the best of creamy cheesecake and spiced apple pie in a convenient, no-bake format. With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and caramelized apple topping, these mini desserts are perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion when you want to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- Graham Crackers: 1 cup, finely crushed
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons, melted
- Granulated Sugar: 2 tablespoons
For the Cheesecake Filling
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz (225g), softened
- Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Heavy Whipping Cream: ½ cup, cold
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Apple Topping
- Apples: 2 medium, peeled, cored, and diced
- Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Brown Sugar: ¼ cup
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon
- Water: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each mini dessert cup and chill.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add lemon juice and vanilla, then fold in whipped heavy cream. Spoon filling into the cups.
- Prepare the Apple Topping: Cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until tender. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry. Cool to room temperature.
- Assemble: Top each cheesecake cup with apple topping and garnish as desired. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Substitute graham crackers with gingersnaps for a spiced twist.
- Add caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
- Prepare components in advance and assemble just before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American