Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich cheesecake with warm apples and a crumbly topping, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 apples, cored and peeled
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with a little water
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5.2 oz unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 28 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3.1 oz unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, combine butter, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, nutmeg, and kosher salt. Add sliced apples and cook for about 10 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture and set aside to cool.
- Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 7-8 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Lower the oven to 280°F (140°C). Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add sour cream and eggs one at a time, then sift in cornstarch and mix until smooth.
- Make the Crumble Topping: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, kosher salt, cinnamon, and melted butter until well mixed.
- Assembly: Pour half of the cheesecake mixture onto the crust. Top with cooled apple filling, then add remaining cheesecake mixture and cover with crumble topping. Bake for about 1 hour until set.
- Chill and Serve: Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for more flavor. Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Don’t skip the chilling step to ensure proper setting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: apple, cheesecake, dessert, crumble, baking