Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake
This cheesecake combines a classic cream-cheese base with cinnamon-spiced apples and a crunchy oat crumble. A lovely dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed graham crackers (for crust)
- 1/2 cup melted butter (to bind the crust)
- 3 cups cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups sliced apples (e.g., Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for the apple layer)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (for crumble)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for crumble topping)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, for drizzling before serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill in the fridge.
- Beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust.
- Toss the sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon, then arrange evenly over the filling.
- Combine flour, oats, and brown sugar for the crumble, then sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until the center is mostly set.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door cracked for 30–60 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Best served slightly chilled. Consider adding whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/apple-crumble-cheesecake/