Spiced Apple Cheesecakes

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease 8 cups of two 6-cup Texas muffin pans. Line each cup with 2 thin strips of parchment paper, crossing at the bottom.

2. 2

   Using a 2 1/3-inch cutter, cut out 12 rounds from the pastry. Prick in several places with a fork. Place each round in a prepared muffin cup. Bake for 5-10 mins, until golden. Cool.

3. 3

   Beat the cream cheese, sugar and spices in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the cream until combined.

4. 4

   In a small, clean bowl, beat the egg whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cheesecake mixture.

5. 5

   Top each pastry round with 1 tbsp of filling. Cover with half of the apple slices.

6. 6

   Pour the remaining filling evenly over the apples. Top with the remaining apple slices.

7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 mins, until just firm. Cool in the oven with the door ajar.

8. 8

   Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

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