Best Sweet Savory Mini Apple Cheesecakes Recipes

EASY MINI CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKES

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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

Categories Desserts

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.

SAVORY BREAKFAST MINI CHEESECAKES

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Cheesecake isn't just for dessert. Give it a try for breakfast or brunch, serving either warm or cold. Great for portion control and a tasty 'grab-and-go breakfast' for busy weekdays. Garnish with parsley and more crumbled bacon, if you'd like.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Ham

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

cooking spray
½ cup dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs (such as Progresso®)
⅓ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
¼ cup melted butter
3 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
4 large eggs
1 ¼ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
½ cup fat-free half-and-half
⅓ cup diced ham
4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
3 green onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 24 muffin tin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners.
Mix bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano cheese, and melted butter together in a small bowl. Spoon about 1 teaspoon mixture into each of the prepared muffin cups, pressing down.
Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until combined. Stir in Gruyere cheese, half-and-half, ham, bacon, bell pepper, green onions, salt, and pepper. Pour about 1/4 cup of the mixture into each muffin cup, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecakes are firm to the touch and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in muffin tins for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 301.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g