Mini Apple Cheesecakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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About 1½ cups of graham crackers, crushed super fine
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4 tablespoons butter, melted all the way
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½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder
→ Cheesecake
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8 ounces of cream cheese that’s nice and soft (room temperature)
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½ cup of sour cream
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A single egg
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½ cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons of brown sugar
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2 teaspoons of vanilla flavoring
→ Apple Topping
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2 cups of apples, chopped into cubes and peeled
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⅓ cup of plain water
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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A small pinch of salt
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½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
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A mix of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water for thickening
# Instructions:
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Throw the graham crackers into a food processor and grind until fine. Stir in the butter and cinnamon. Push the mixture firmly into muffin liners. Chill it until set.
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Whisk softened cream cheese until smooth. Blend in sour cream, egg, sugars, and vanilla extract. Make sure there are no lumps left.
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Pour the filling into the crust lining in equal amounts. Bake at 325°F for 20 minutes. Let them sit and cool on the counter for an hour, then put them in the fridge for at least 3 hours to chill thoroughly.
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Mix the chopped apples, water, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a pot and cook until apples soften. Stir in the cornstarch mix and let the sauce thicken. Cool it completely.
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Spoon the cooled apple mixture over the cheesecakes once they’re chilled. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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Awesome for gatherings and parties
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You can prepare these ahead of time
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A treat that screams autumn flavors