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Delicious No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cups topped with caramel and apple slices.

No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cups

These No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Cups are a cozy and easy dessert that combines a crunchy cookie base, creamy cheesecake, and soft caramelized apples, perfect for sharing and impressing without baking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
  • 4 tablespoons Melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened Full fat gives the best texture
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
For the apple topping
  • 2 medium Apples, diced Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Caramel sauce Store bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Optional, keeps apples bright
  • 1/4 cup Chopped pecans Optional for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Extra cookie crumbs Optional for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix together graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons into each cup and press down to form the crust. Refrigerate to set.
  2. Peel and dice apples, then toss with lemon juice if desired. In a small pan, combine apples, a spoonful of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 6 to 10 minutes until apples are soft but not mushy. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat again. Fold in whipped topping gently until just combined.
Assembly
  1. Spoon cheesecake filling over the crust in the cups, followed by a layer of cooled apples. Drizzle with caramel sauce, and add another layer of cheesecake and caramel if desired.
  2. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, preferably overnight for best results.

Notes

For best results, allow cream cheese to soften properly. Avoid adding hot apples to the filling to maintain its texture. Decorate with toppings like extra cookie crumbs or nuts before serving for an elegant touch.