Description
This Apple Crisp Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert hybrid with a crunchy graham crust, creamy cheesecake layer, spiced apple filling, and golden oat streusel topping. Finished with a caramel drizzle, it’s a cozy, decadent treat perfect for holidays or fall gatherings.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and wrap the outside with foil.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until moistened. Press into the pan base. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then sour cream and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time. Pour over crust.
4. Toss diced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Layer evenly over the cheesecake filling.
5. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple layer.
6. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool gradually.
7. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Before serving, warm caramel sauce and drizzle over each slice.
Notes
Let the cheesecake cool slowly to avoid cracking. Don’t rush the chilling step.
Use room temperature cream cheese for a silky-smooth batter.
Wait to drizzle caramel until just before serving to maintain a crisp top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg