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Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Irresistible Apple Crumble Cheesecake to Satisfy Your Cravings

This Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake and spiced apple filling for a delicious dessert perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with digestive biscuits.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Caster sugar can be used.
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese Room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs Room-temperature, lightly beaten.
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch Can substitute with flour.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling
  • 4-5 apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup rolled oats Quick oats can be used.
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted.

Equipment

  • 10-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Medium saucepan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice apples. Melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until fork-tender, stir in cornstarch slurry, and cool.
  2. Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Press into a 10-inch springform pan and bake for 7-8 minutes.
  3. Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add sour cream and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time, then cornstarch until just combined.
  4. Assemble Layers: Pour half cheesecake filling over crust, layer apple filling, then top with remaining cheesecake batter.
  5. Add Crumble Topping: Mix oats, flour, brown sugar and melted butter; sprinkle evenly over cheesecake layers.
  6. Bake: Lower temperature to 300°F and bake for about 60 minutes. Center should jiggle slightly. Cool in oven 1-2 hours.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight before removing from the springform pan and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.

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