Description
Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines a spiced cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon-infused apples, and a crunchy crumble topping.
Ingredients
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- Spiced Cookie Crust:
- 1 ½ cups of crushed spiced cookies (such as gingersnaps or speculoos)
- ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- Cream Cheese Filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup of sour cream
- Sweet Apple Topping:
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup of unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of crushed spiced cookies, ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes and then set aside to cool.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 packages of softened cream cheese with ¾ cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and mix in 3 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated.
- Finally, stir in ½ cup of sour cream until well combined.
- Once the filling is smooth, pour it over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Prepare the Apple Topping:
- In a mixing bowl, toss 3 sliced apples with ¼ cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Layer the apple mixture on top of the cheesecake filling.
- Make the Crumble Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, and ½ cup of brown sugar.
- Add ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
- Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set, and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set completely.