Description
Indulgent apple crisp cheesecake marries creamy cheesecake with classic apple crisp in a delightful dessert fusion. Cinnamon-spiced apples and buttery crumble crown a rich, silky cheesecake base that will make you crave another slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (40 grams) old-fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup (65 grams) brown sugar
- 2 cups (200 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (55 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation for the cheesecake by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture. Press the blend firmly into a parchment-lined springform pan, creating an even base layer.
- Toast the crust in a preheated 350F oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then allow it to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar together until velvety smooth, incorporating eggs individually to maintain a silky texture. Gently fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Pour the luxurious cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, ensuring an uniform surface.
- Prepare the apple layer by tossing diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, coating each piece thoroughly with the aromatic spice blend.
- Distribute the seasoned apple pieces evenly across the cheesecake filling, creating a vibrant and textured landscape.
- Create a rustic crisp topping by combining flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse, crumbly breadcrumbs.
- Generously sprinkle the crumbly topping over the apple layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake the assembled cheesecake for 55-65 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly wobbly center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to achieve perfect consistency.
- Carefully release the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice into elegant portions, and optionally embellish with a caramel sauce drizzle before serving.
Notes
- Prevent apple browning by tossing diced apples in lemon juice before adding to the cheesecake to maintain fresh color and prevent oxidation.
- Create a perfectly smooth cheesecake by bringing cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before mixing, which helps prevent lumps and ensures even blending.
- Reduce soggy bottom issues by patting apple pieces dry with paper towels and sprinkling a thin layer of breadcrumbs beneath the apple layer to absorb excess moisture.
- Customize the crisp topping by experimenting with nuts like pecans or almonds for added crunch and depth of flavor, making the dessert more interesting and personalized.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg