Description
The ultimate fall dessert combining creamy cheesecake with spiced apple filling and a buttery oat crisp topping – all the best flavors of apple crisp and cheesecake in one stunning treat!
Ingredients
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Cheesecake:
- For the crust:
- 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened (I love using Philadelphia)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the apple layer:
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- For the crisp topping:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (40 g) old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup (65 g) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Prepare the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups (200 g) of graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup (50 g) of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup (115 g) of melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Make the cheesecake filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 3 packages (24 oz) of softened cream cheese and 1 cup (200 g) of granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in 1/2 cup (120 ml) of sour cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
Prepare the apple layer:
- In a separate bowl, toss 3 diced apples with 1/4 cup (50 g) of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and optional nutmeg.
- Spread the apples evenly over the cheesecake filling.
Make the crisp topping:
- In another medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup (60 g) of flour, 1/2 cup (40 g) of oats, 1/3 cup (65 g) of brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Add in 1/4 cup (55 g) of cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
Bake:
- Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, about 1-2 hours.
Chill:
- Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set.
Serve:
- Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and slice it into pieces.
- Serve as-is or with a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Best apple varieties: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Braeburn
- Make ahead: Cheesecake tastes even better next day
- For clean slices: Use hot, clean knife between cuts
- Storage: Keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
