Apple Crumble Cheesecake
Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines a cinnamon cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, baked apple layer, and buttery crumble topping. A cozy fall dessert idea.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- - 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the cheesecake filling:
- - 24 oz cream cheese softened
- - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- - 3 large eggs
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 1/2 cup sour cream
- - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the apple layer:
- - 3 apples peeled and diced
- - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- - 1/4 cup brown sugar
- - 1 tsp cinnamon
- - 1/4 tsp nutmeg
For the crumble topping:
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 cup brown sugar
- - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- - 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into springform pan. Bake 10 minutes and cool.
- 2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Spread over crust.
- 3. In skillet, cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until softened. Spread over cheesecake filling.
- 4. Make crumble topping by mixing flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- 5. Bake 55–60 minutes in a water bath until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely and chill 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Best made a day ahead for flavor to deepen. Add caramel drizzle for extra sweetness.