Sweet & Savory Mini Apple Cheesecakes

Name: Sweet & Savory Mini Apple Cheesecakes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; FILLING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; TOPPING:; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Be prepared for a delightful surprise--the blue cheese in this dessert adds a touch of savory flavor that complements the sweetness of the apples. It’s always a big hit.—Jamie Jones, Madison Georgia

Ingredients

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven 375°. In a small bowl, mix oats, walnuts and brown sugar; stir in butter. Divide mixture among eight paper-lined muffin cups; press onto bottoms to form a crust. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in blue cheese. Pour over crusts.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until centers are almost set. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight, covering after cheesecakes are completely cooled.
In a large skillet, combine brown sugar, cream, butter and salt; bring to a boil. Add apples; return to a boil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
To serve, remove liners from cheesecakes. Top cheesecakes with apple mixture; sprinkle with walnuts.