Apple Crisp Cheesecake

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Absolutely! Here’s a big, beautiful, full-bodied recipe for Apple Crisp Cheesecake—packed with creamy indulgence, a crunchy golden topping, and just enough warm spice to make you fall in love at first bite. 🍎🍰✨

🍏 Apple Crisp Cheesecake

A decadent fusion of classic New York-style cheesecake and comforting apple crisp—this dessert is the lovechild of creamy, dreamy cheesecake and cozy fall flavors.

📖 A Bit of History & Inspiration

Cheesecake, with its creamy elegance, dates back to ancient Greece, while the humble apple crisp is a baked dessert that originated in early 20th-century America. Both are beloved classics—but together? They form a dessert with texture, flavor, and old-world charm.

Apple Crisp Cheesecake represents the best of both worlds: the smooth, rich consistency of cheesecake paired with cinnamon-laced apples and a buttery, crumbly topping. It’s a dessert that whispers comfort and celebration in every bite.

🍽️ Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Apple Filling:

  • 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Crisp Topping:

  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, diced

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

2. Make the Apple Filling

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Add apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  3. Cook for about 8–10 minutes until apples are softened but not mushy.
  4. Remove from heat and cool.

3. Make the Cheesecake Filling

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugar and beat until combined.
  3. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, flour, and sour cream.
  4. Mix until everything is smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble the Cheesecake

  1. Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
  2. Layer the cooled apple mixture evenly on top of the filling.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle crisp topping over the apples.

5. Bake

  1. Bake in preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until center is set but slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven and crack the door. Let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

🍰 Formation & Serving

  • Once fully chilled, run a knife around the edge before releasing from the springform pan.
  • Slice and serve with caramel sauce, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

❤️ Why Lovers Love It

  • Cheesecake lovers adore the ultra-smooth filling.
  • Apple dessert lovers crave that juicy, cinnamon-spiced filling.
  • Crisp lovers can’t resist the golden, buttery topping.
  • It’s a conversation-stopper at Thanksgiving, birthdays, or date nights.

✨ Conclusion

This Apple Crisp Cheesecake isn’t just a dessert—it’s a romance between textures, a marriage of flavors, and a celebration of comfort and elegance. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a gathering, or just because it’s Tuesday, this dessert brings everyone to the table.

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