Description
Indulge in the perfect autumn treat with this Apple Crumble Cheesecake. This delightful dessert combines a velvety cheesecake base with a spiced apple topping and a crunchy crumble, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this showstopper is sure to impress your guests and warm your heart with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth in another bowl. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and sugar, then layer over the cheesecake filling in the pan.
- For the crumble topping, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and optional nuts with melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Feel free to substitute apples with pears or berries for different flavor profiles.