Best 5 Mini Caramel Cheesecakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Mini Caramel Cheesecakes! These bite-sized treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a velvety smooth cheesecake filling nestled atop a graham cracker crust and crowned with a luscious caramel sauce. Each cheesecake is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a creamy center that melts in your mouth. These mini cheesecakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal ingredients and simple steps. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed recipe guide will lead you to cheesecake perfection. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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.

CARAMEL APPLE MINI "CHEESECAKES"



Caramel Apple Mini

With prepared puff pastry shells and instant vanilla pudding it's easy to prepare these delicious caramel apple desserts.

Provided by JELL-O

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     JELL-O Holiday

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) package frozen puff pastry shells
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 cup milk, divided
1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 Granny Smith or Red Delicious apple, chopped
3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bake pastry shells as directed on package; cool.
  • Meanwhile, beat Neufchatel and 1/4 cup milk with mixer until blended. Add dry pudding mix and remaining milk; beat 2 min. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove top and doughy center from each pastry shell; discard removed pastry. Fill shells with pudding mixture; top with apples and caramel topping. Serve with pastry tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 597.7 mg, Sugar 133 g

MINI CARAMEL CHEESECAKES



Mini Caramel Cheesecakes image

Using individual graham cracker shells makes it easy to prepare these treats. They taste just like cheesecake without all the hassle.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup whipped topping
1 package (6 count) individual graham cracker tart shells
Additional caramel ice cream topping, optional
Chopped almonds or honey-roasted almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, apple juice concentrate, sugar and ice cream topping until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. , Spoon into tart shells. Drizzle with additional ice cream topping and sprinkle with almonds if desired. Refrigerate until servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MINI CARAMEL APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKES RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Mini Caramel Apple Streusel Cheesecakes Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-46561

Number Of Ingredients 20

Crust
1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs (I like Honeymaid)
2 1/2 T. sugar
6 T. salted butter, melted
Streusel Topping
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp light-brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, partially melted in microwave
Cheesecake Filling
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped* (I used Gingergold)
Topping
Salted caramel sauce, homemade or jarred

Steps:

  • Crust: 1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 18 muffin cups with liners. 2.In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and sugar. 3.Divide mixture into liners and press down firmly o form little crusts. 4.Bake 5 minutes and cool. Streusel: 1.To the melted butter, stir in flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir until clumps form and park in the fridge while you make the filling. Filling: 1.Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. 2.Add eggs until smooth. Crust: 1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 18 muffin cups with liners. 2.In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and sugar. 3.Divide mixture into liners and press down firmly o form little crusts. 4.Bake 5 minutes and cool. Streusel: 1.To the melted butter, stir in flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir until clumps form and park in the fridge while you make the filling. Filling: 1.Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. 2.Add eggs until smooth. 3.Add sour cream and vanilla. Assemble 1.Pour cheesecake batter evenly over the mini crusts. 2.Top with chopped apples evenly. 3.Sprinkle on streusel topping. 4.Bake about 25 mins. 5.Cool and chill in fridge a few hours. 6.Top with caramel!

LAYERED MINI CARAMEL CHEESECAKES



Layered Mini Caramel Cheesecakes image

The blend of the cream cheese and the caramel flavors is elegantly simple. Cheesecakes are made in cupcake tins for individual portions. These are easy to serve and transport well for parties. The hardest part of the recipe is unwrapping all the caramels!

Provided by Purefusion

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Time 5h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

30 vanilla wafer cookies
30 caramel candies
3 tablespoons milk
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Place 1 vanilla wafer cookie in the bottom of each muffin cup. Place the remaining cookies in a container and crush to crumbs.
  • Place caramels in a medium saucepan; add milk. Heat on low, stirring occasionally until melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until cheesecake filling is smooth. Distribute 2 tablespoons of the filling into each muffin cup.
  • Stir two-thirds of the melted caramel mixture into the remaining cheesecake filling; mix well. Distribute 2 tablespoons of caramel-cheesecake mixture into the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake is set, about 1 hour. Let cool to room temperature, at least 25 minutes.
  • Reheat the remaining caramel sauce until warm, about 2 minutes. Drizzle onto the cheesecakes. Sprinkle the cookie crumbs on top. Remove cheesecakes from the muffins tins; place on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate until cool, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 146.3 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help ensure that your cheesecake batter is smooth and lump-free.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cheesecake.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake before serving: This will help the cheesecake set properly and develop a rich flavor.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your cheesecake will taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make mini caramel cheesecakes. Get creative and have fun!

Conclusion:

Mini caramel cheesecakes are a delicious and elegant dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect mini caramel cheesecakes that will impress your friends and family. These mini cheesecakes are a surefire hit with their creamy and decadent filling, nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust. The caramel topping adds a touch of sweetness and richness that perfectly complements the cheesecake. Whether you're serving them at a party or simply enjoying them as a special treat, these mini caramel cheesecakes are sure to be a hit.

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