Description
Indulgent apple crumble cheesecake marries classic dessert flavors in a spectacular fusion of creamy richness and warm spices. Sweet cinnamon-kissed apples nestled atop a smooth cream cheese base create a heavenly dessert that delights from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 12 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling and Flavor Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Crumble Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine, uniform crumbs, ensuring a consistent texture for the crust foundation.
- Combine cracker crumbs with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, creating a fragrant and sweet base mixture.
- Drizzle melted butter over the dry ingredients, stirring until the components bind together with a moist, sand-like consistency.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into the springform pan, using the back of a spoon or flat-bottomed measuring cup to firmly compact and evenly distribute the crust.
- Slide the prepared pan into a preheated oven calibrated to 325F (163C), allowing the crust to bake and set for approximately 10 minutes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely, creating a sturdy and crisp foundation for the cheesecake layers.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the crust mixture for extra warmth and depth of flavor that complements the apple and cinnamon notes.
- Press the crust mixture evenly and firmly to create a compact base that won’t crumble when slicing the cheesecake.
- Let the crust cool completely before adding the next layer to prevent moisture and ensure a crisp, stable foundation for your decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg