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Apple Crumble Cheesecake

A creamy cheesecake layered with sweet spiced apples and a crunchy crumble topping for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
For the apple layer
  • 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the crumble topping
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Method
 

Preparation of the crust
  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture into a prepared pan and bake until lightly golden.
Cheesecake filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps.
  2. Add in sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  4. Fold in sour cream until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crust.
Apple layer
  1. Cook diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice until tender.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Layer the apple filling over the cheesecake mixture and sprinkle crumble topping on top.
  2. Bake until the cheesecake is set and edges are lightly browned. Monitor closely to avoid cracks.
Serving
  1. Allow cheesecake to cool before slicing. Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week, keeping the crumble topping separate to maintain its crunch. For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid rushing the baking process.