Description
Apple Crisp Cheesecake blends the smooth richness of classic cheesecake with a spiced apple filling and a buttery oat crumble topping. It’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for fall gatherings or cozy celebrations.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream
- For the apple layer:
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the crisp topping:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool slightly.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and sour cream. Pour over cooled crust.
- Toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Layer evenly over cheesecake batter.
- For the topping, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cool 1 hour.
- Transfer to refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove from springform pan before serving. Slice and enjoy chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Chill overnight for best flavor and structure.
- Prevent cracks by not overmixing and cooling gradually.
- Freeze individual slices tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
