mini cottage cheese dutch babies with caramelized apples

0 Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and remove any racks above it. Place a 12-cup muffin tin on the rack, and heat the oven to 425°F. 
1 In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the eggs, milk, cottage cheese, vanilla, flour, sugar, and salt until no lumps remain, about 1 minute. Pour the batter into a large liquid measuring cup. Set aside to rest while the oven finishes heating.
2 Carefully remove the muffin tin from the oven and immediately add one piece of butter to each cup. Swirl to melt. Immediately pour the batter into the muffin tin, dividing it evenly between the cups. 
3 Bake until golden and puffed and crispy on the edges, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in your largest skillet over medium heat. Add the apple, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using) and a pinch of salt. Cook until the apple is tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes. 
4 Reduce the heat to low. Add the maple syrup and vanilla and stir to coat. Remove from the heat. 
5 At this point, your mini Dutch babies should be just about ready. When they're done, pull them out of the oven. Immediately transfer them to a serving platter and spoon the apples into the center of each Dutch baby. Top with powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve any remaining apples alongside.