EASY MINI CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKES

Easy Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes image

Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples and creamy caramel dazzle the senses. -Brandie Cranshaw, Rapid City, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted
CHEESECAKE:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground cloves
1/2 cup butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in melted butter. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon crumb mixture into each muffin cup; press down with a narrow glass or spoon., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crusts., Bake until centers are set, 15-18 minutes (do not overbake). Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes., Right before serving, in a small skillet, cook and stir apple with butter, sugar, cinnamon and cloves over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes; stir in caramel topping. Spoon over cheesecakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.