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Looking for a cozy fall dessert that’s easy to serve and seriously impressive? These mini caramel apple cheesecakes with streusel topping are layered with a buttery graham crust, creamy caramel cheesecake filling, tender spiced apples and a crunchy oat crumble topping for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. They’re the perfect make-ahead treat for autumn parties, holiday dinners or just a quiet weekend bake. With warm cinnamon, sweet apples and rich caramel in every bite, these individual cheesecakes bring big flavor in a small cute package.
Mini caramel apple cheesecakes are rich, spiced fall desserts that are layered with caramel cheesecake, baked apples and oat topping in single-serve form.
Also try these raspberry jam and buttercream sandwich cookies, raspberry hazelnut thumbprint cookies or strawberry mousse tartlets.
Why You’ll Love It
Perfect for fall gatherings: These mini cheesecakes are portable, shareable and full of seasonal flavor.
Cozy, layered flavors: Caramel, cinnamon apples and creamy cheesecake in every bite.
Make-ahead friendly: They chill beautifully and taste even better the next day.
No slicing required: Individual portions mean no mess, no fuss and easy serving.
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Graham crumbs: Form the buttery, sweet base that holds the cheesecake together.
Salted butter: Adds richness and helps the crust set.
Brown sugar: Sweetens the crust, filling and topping with warm molasses notes.
Cream cheese: The creamy base of the cheesecake filling.
Greek yogurt: Lightens the texture and adds a bit of tang.
Egg: Binds the filling so it sets perfectly.
Caramel sauce: Infuses the filling with rich, buttery sweetness.
Vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavors in the cheesecake layer.
Cinnamon: Adds warmth to the filling, apples and topping.
Granny Smith apples: Tart and crisp, perfect for balancing the sweet filling.
All-purpose flour: Helps bind the streusel topping.
Rolled oats: Add texture and crunch to the topping.
How to Make Apple Cheesecake Bites
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Make the crust: Mix graham crumbs, melted butter and brown sugar. Press into lined muffin cups.
Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, yogurt, egg, caramel, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. Spoon over the crusts.
Toss the apples: Dice and coat with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Make the topping: Combine flour, sugar, oats and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Assemble and bake: Add apples and topping to each cup. Bake and chill before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
Use apple pie filling instead of fresh apples: A time-saving shortcut with built-in spice.
Substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt: If you prefer a slightly richer filling.
Add nuts to the topping: Add chopped nuts for extra crunch and flavor, perhaps pecans or walnuts.
Serving Suggestions
Appetizer: Begin your meal with this Autumn chicken salad.
Main dishes: Next up, serve manicotti, baked Italian chicken with potatoes or Swiss steak with roasted acorn squash.
Dessert: Finish off with these mini caramel apple cheesecake bites with whipped cream or ice cream on the side, and perhaps a glass of fair style lemonade. If you have any apples left over, why not try making Fireball apple shortcakes too?
How to Store Mini Caramel Cheesecake Bites
Store: Keep them refrigerated and eat within a week.
Freeze: You can freeze them for up to 2 months without the toppings.
Thaw: Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
Top Tips
Prevent crust breakage: It’s important to press down the crust ingredients in these mini caramel apple cheesecakes. You won’t want to crusts to break when removing the cheesecake bites from the muffin cups.
Choosing apples: Whichever apples you like in apple crisp or apple pie will work here. You can use a tart variety like Granny Smith or something sweeter like Honeycrisp.
Choosing oats: Use rolled oats, which are also known as old-fashioned oats, and not quick oats which are great for making oatmeal in a hurry but not so good texture-wise in this Fall cheesecake recipe.
Plan ahead: Make these ahead because they need to chill for at least a couple of hours before serving.
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes FAQs
You can absolutely change some of the ingredients in the mini caramel apple cheesecakes. If you’re a firm apple crisp or apple pie fan, you’ll find it pretty much perfect as it is. However, if you want to make something similar but different, consider swapping the apples for pears and the cinnamon for ginger. This would be a deliciously different twist on the original. You can swap half the oats for chopped nuts, or even use fudge sauce instead of caramel.
I would say yes, definitely. Having these stick to the muffin cups isn’t the result you’ll want to have. So use paper or silicone liners and spritz them with a little non-stick spray oil before adding the crust, filling and apple topping. They will then hopefully slide out easily when done.
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes with Streusel Topping Recipe
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes
Equipment
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ Cup salted butter, melted
- ¼ Cup brown sugar
For the Filling
- 8 Ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- ¼ Cup caramel sauce, plus more to serve
- ¼ Cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Apples
- 2 apples, Granny Smith
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ Teaspoon cinnamon
For the Topping
- ⅓ Cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ Cup brown sugar
- ½ Cup rolled oats
- 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Line 12 muffin cups with liners. Spray the liners with non-stick spray.
- Combine the graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl. Spoon a little of this mixture into each of the muffin cup liners. Press it evenly into the bottom of the cups.
- Use a stand mixer (or hand mixer) to cream the cream cheese. Then add the Greek yogurt, egg, caramel sauce, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix this until smooth.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crusts in each of the muffin cups.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples. Measure the brown sugar and cinnamon into a medium size bowl and combine them well. Then add the diced apples and stir to coat them well. Set this aside.
- In a separate, large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Then use a pastry cutter to cut in the softened butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Spoon a little of the apple mixture into each muffin cup. Then spoon on a little of the topping.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream on the side with some caramel sauce drizzled over the top, if liked.
Notes
Choosing apples: Whichever apples you like in apple crisp or apple pie will work here. You can use a tart variety like Granny Smith or something sweeter like Honeycrisp.
Choosing oats: Use rolled oats, which are also known as old-fashioned oats, and not quick oats which are great for making oatmeal in a hurry but not so good texture-wise in this Fall cheesecake recipe.
Plan ahead: Make these ahead because they need to chill for at least a couple of hours before serving.
Nutrition
These mini caramel apple cheesecakes with streusel topping are everything you want in a fall dessert—rich, creamy, warmly spiced and easy to share. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner, planning a Thanksgiving spread or just craving something special with your coffee, these little bites deliver big-time flavor. Make a batch ahead, top them with whipped cream or extra caramel, and enjoy the perfect seasonal treat without the hassle of slicing and serving.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
This was a flavor explosion. Absolutely amazing! 🙂
These were so apple-y and the combo of apples and caramel was so good. I made them when some friends came to dinner and they wouldn’t leave until I’d shared the recipe.
These look delicious! Gonna give them a try.