Description
This Apple Crisp Cheesecake blends two comforting classics into one irresistible dessert. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake, tart cinnamon apples, and a golden oat crumble topping—all drizzled with caramel—it’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing showstopper perfect for holidays or a fall-themed treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extrac
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups diced apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for apples)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- Whipped cream (optional) Caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
- Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mix until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Pour cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and spread evenly. In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spoon evenly over the cheesecake filling
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, salt, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is set and the topping is golden.
- Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe dry between each cut.
Use cold butter for the topping to achieve that perfect crumble texture.
Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best flavor and firmness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: apple crisp cheesecake, fall dessert, caramel apple, cheesecake with crumble, holiday dessert