Description
This Apple Crumble Cheesecake blends the creamy richness of classic cheesecake with the warm, spiced sweetness of baked apples and a buttery oat crumble topping. It’s the perfect dessert for cozy fall evenings or any time you want comfort and indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
- Make the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time. Fold in sour cream. Pour over crust and smooth top.
- Prepare Apple Topping: Toss apples with lemon juice, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over the cheesecake filling.
- Make Crumble: Mix flour, oats, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer.
- Bake: Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 60–70 minutes or until the center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let sit for 1 hour.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For clean slices, use a warm knife and wipe it between cuts. Cheesecake can be made ahead and stored for up to 5 days in the fridge or frozen for 2 months. Add caramel sauce or chopped pecans for a decadent twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg