Description
Apple Crumble Cheesecake is a decadent layered dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, spiced apple topping, and a buttery crumble. It’s the perfect fusion of cheesecake and apple pie, ideal for fall or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- 1/3 cup rolled oats (optional)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for crumble)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for crumble)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and mix until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and sour cream. Mix until creamy and smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Evenly spoon over the cheesecake batter.
- For the crumble, combine flour, oats (if using), brown sugar, and cold butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight for best texture.
- Caramel drizzle adds an indulgent touch before serving.
- Use a water bath if desired to prevent cracking.
- Oats can be omitted for a finer crumble topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg