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Apple Crumble Cheesecake with cinnamon apples and caramel drizzle on a rustic wooden table.

Apple Crumble Cheesecake

This cozy and professional Apple Crumble Cheesecake layers buttery graham crust, creamy cheesecake, cinnamon-spiced apples, and golden crumble topping. The result? A fall dessert that’s both elegant and comforting, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened 3 blocks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Apple Layer

  • 2 cups diced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter for sautéing

Crumble Topping

  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup rolled oats optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes and cool completely.
  • Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese, sugars, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream. Pour over crust.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and sauté diced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar for 3–4 minutes until tender. Spread evenly over batter.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle half over the apples.
  • Bake 55–65 minutes, until center is just set. Cool gradually in the oven with door ajar to prevent cracks.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Top with remaining crumble and drizzle with Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip before serving.

Notes

✔️ Add nutmeg or allspice for a warmer fall flavor.
✔️ Try Fried Apple Hand Pies for a fun companion dessert.
✔️ Swap graham crumbs for almond flour for a low-carb crust.
✔️ Serve with Pumpkin Spice Milk for the coziest pairing!
Keyword Apple Cheesecake, Comfort Baking, Crumble Cheesecake, fall dessert