Apple Crumble Cheesecake
Craving the ultimate fall-inspired treat? This decadent Apple Crumble Cheesecake blends the creamy richness of a classic cheesecake with spiced apple filling and a buttery crumble topping! Finished with a caramel drizzle, it’s pure dessert heaven. Perfect for holidays or just because!
Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
5 apples, peeled and sliced
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp water
½ cup unsalted butter
4 tsp cornstarch (mixed with a little water)
For the Crust:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
5.2 oz unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
28 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
2 tbsp cornstarch
For the Crumble Topping:
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
⅓ tsp kosher salt
3.1 oz unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup brown sugar
Directions:
Make the Apple Filling:
Peel and slice apples. In a pan, combine butter, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and spices. Add apples and cook for 10 minutes until softened. Mix in cornstarch slurry until thick. Cool completely.
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Mix graham crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into a 10-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
Cheesecake Filling:
Lower oven to 280°F (140°C). Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time. Mix in cornstarch.
Crumble Topping:
Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
Assemble the Cheesecake:
Pour half the cheesecake batter onto crust. Add cooled apple filling. Top with remaining batter. Sprinkle crumble evenly over top.
Bake:
Bake for 1 hour or until the edges set. Let cool in the oven with the door ajar. Chill for 4-5 hours in the fridge.
Serve:
Remove from pan, drizzle with caramel sauce or powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!
Summary:
This Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines the best of two worlds—rich, creamy cheesecake meets the warming flavors of apple pie. With its crunchy topping and spiced apple layer, every bite is bursting with flavor and texture! Enjoy this delightful dessert with family or friends.
Prep Time: 40 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 14 slices
Calories: 720 per slice
