Christmas Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes – Festive, Creamy And Perfect for the Holidays

If you love cozy holiday desserts that bring together warm apples, buttery crumble, and creamy cheesecake, these Christmas Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes will become your new seasonal favorite. They’re festive, adorable, and perfectly portioned for Christmas gatherings from family dinners to dessert boards and cookie exchanges. Each bite combines a smooth cheesecake base with cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a golden crisp layer, creating a dessert that tastes like Christmas in a single cup.

These mini cheesecakes offer the perfect balance between elegance and comfort. They’re easy to serve, travel well, and make your table look instantly more festive. Whether you’re hosting or gifting treats this season, these mini apple crisp cheesecakes are guaranteed to make the holidays sweeter.

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🎄 What Are Christmas Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes / Why They’re Special

These mini cheesecakes are a holiday twist on classic apple crisp. Instead of baking everything in one dish, each cheesecake is individually portioned, giving you a neat, elegant dessert that feels special without being complicated. The Christmas version amplifies warming spices, adds a deeper caramel note, and uses a buttery crumble topping that feels like a holiday hug.

Why They’re Special

• Perfect for Christmas dessert tables
• Individual servings = mess-free and elegant
• Apple crisp + cheesecake = unbeatable holiday flavor
• Warm spices like cinnamon + nutmeg create instant Christmas vibes
• Easy to transport for parties and potlucks

🎄 Ingredients You’ll Need

⭐ Crust

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

⭐ Cheesecake Batter

• 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⭐ Christmas Spiced Apple Layer

• 3 cups peeled, diced apples
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Optional: pinch of clove

⭐ Crisp Topping

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons cold butter
• Pinch cinnamon

⭐ Finishing

• Caramel drizzle
• Extra crumble
• Cinnamon sugar

🎄 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 Prepare the Crust

Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press firmly into cupcake liners in a muffin tin. Bake for 5–6 minutes and let cool slightly.

Step 2 Make the Cheesecake Batter

Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until perfectly creamy but avoid overmixing.

Step 3 Cook the Christmas Apple Filling

Sauté apples in butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook until tender but not mushy. Let cool.

Step 4 Add the Cheesecake Layer

Spoon cheesecake batter over each crust until cups are ⅔ full.

Step 5 Add the Spiced Apples

Place a spoonful of the cooked apple mixture on top of each cheesecake.

Step 6 Add the Crisp Topping

Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over each mini cheesecake.

Step 7 Bake

Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 18–22 minutes. They should jiggle slightly when done.

Step 8 Cool & Chill

Cool completely, then refrigerate 3+ hours for the perfect cheesecake texture.

Step 9 Finishing Touches

Right before serving, add caramel drizzle and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

🎄 Tips / Variations / Why You’ll Love It

⭐ Tips

• Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth texture.
• Don’t skip chilling it sets the layers perfectly.
• Use a cookie scoop for even portions.
• For extra Christmas flavor, add a pinch of clove.

⭐ Variations

• Gingerbread Crust swap graham crumbs for crushed gingersnaps.
• Caramel Apple Cheesecakes swirl caramel inside the batter.
• Cran-Apple Version add chopped cranberries for holiday brightness.

⭐ Why You’ll Love It

• Festive and delicious
• Fun for kids and adults
• Perfect for dessert boards
• Great for holiday parties

🎄 Christmas Dessert Board Showstopper

These mini cheesecakes are perfect for assembling a Christmas dessert board. Their small size, elegant layers, and warm golden apple topping make them visually stunning when arranged alongside cookies, truffles, and caramel-dipped fruits. Add fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks for natural decoration, and your dessert board instantly feels elevated and festive without any fancy decorating skills.

🎄 The Perfect Make-Ahead Holiday Dessert

During Christmas, every minute counts. These mini cheesecakes are one of the best make-ahead desserts you can prepare because they taste even better after chilling overnight. This allows the apples, cinnamon, and cheesecake to meld beautifully, giving you a deeper, richer, more luxurious flavor by Christmas day with zero last-minute stress.

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🎄 Conclusion

These Christmas Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes bring together the warmth of apple crisp and the creaminess of cheesecake in a festive, shareable format. They’re cozy, beautiful, and bursting with Christmas flavor perfect for gifting, potlucks, or your Christmas dessert table.