Mini Apple Crisp Cheesecakes

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This easy-to-make mini cheesecakes feature a homemade graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon streusel topping. These mini cheesecakes are perfect for parties and gatherings!

First make the apple topping.  Place finely cut apples and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until apples are coated with cinnamon.

Then make the crumble.  Whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium sized bowl.  Add melted butter and stir until dry ingredients and butter are incorporated.

In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Evenly divide crust mixture into bottoms of cupcake liners. Press the crust into the bottoms of each cupcake liner.  Bake for 5 minutes at 350°F.

Mix cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth.

Add sugar, flour, sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix until incorporated.  Add eggs one at a time, and mix after the addition of each one.

Evenly distribute cheesecake filling into each cupcake liner.

Top each cheesecake with apple topping. Then top each one with crumble.  Bake for 15 minutes at 300°F.

Remove from oven and chill in the refrigerator until cool, about 1 hour.