Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dessert Cups
Cheesecake dessert cups are rich, no-bake treats layered with cream cheese, graham crust, and caramel apples. A simple, cozy fall dessert in every bite.
Equipment
- 6 serving cups or jars (8 oz each)
- Medium mixing bowl (for crust)
- Large mixing bowl (for cheesecake filling)
- Skillet (for caramelizing apples)
- Electric mixer or whisk (for beating cream cheese)
- Spatula (for folding and layering)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or piping bag (for filling cups)
- Knife and cutting board (for apples)
- Refrigerator (for chilling)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 cups cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped
- 2 cups diced apples peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter for apples
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce plus more for drizzle
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 🍪 graham cracker crumbs, 🧈 melted butter, and 🍬 sugar. Press into the bottoms of serving cups to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat 🥛 cream cheese until smooth. Add 🍯 powdered sugar and 🥄 vanilla extract. Fold in whipped 🥛 cream. Spoon mixture over the crust.
- In a skillet, sauté 🍏 apples with 🧈 butter, 🍬 brown sugar, and 🥄 cinnamon until tender and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly.
- Layer caramel sauce over the cream cheese filling, then top with the sautéed apples.
- Finish with a drizzle of 🍯 caramel sauce and a sprinkle of crumbs. Chill before serving.
