Description
These no-bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites are a creamy, crunchy, and sweet dessert that comes together in just 15 minutes of active prep time. Perfect for potlucks or last-minute cravings, they require zero baking and offer perfectly portioned servings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, cold
- ½ cup (60g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) caramel sauce
- 2 medium crisp apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled and diced
- Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each cup in a mini muffin pan.
- Place the crusts in the freezer for 10 minutes to set while preparing the filling.
- In a food processor, combine softened cream cheese, heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Pulse to combine, then blend on high for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
- Peel and dice apples into tiny ¼-inch cubes.
- Gently fold the diced apples into the cheesecake filling.
- Remove crusts from the freezer and fill each with the cheesecake mixture, mounding slightly over the edge.
- Drizzle each bite with warm caramel sauce in a zigzag pattern.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the filling is firm before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji to maintain texture. Caramel sauce should be warmed slightly for easier drizzling. These can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, caramel apple dessert, easy dessert, party snacks, make ahead dessert, mini cheesecake bites