Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake Crumble
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with sweet apples and a crunchy crumble topping, perfect for any gathering or cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.33 cups sugar for crust
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Ingredients
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened make sure it's at room temperature
- 1 cups sugar for cheesecake
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs added one at a time
Apple Layer Ingredients
- 2 cups apples, peeled and sliced preferably sweet apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
Crumble Topping Ingredients
- 0.5 cups old-fashioned oats
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- remaining cups melted butter from crust preparation
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over crust.
Apple Layer
- In a skillet, sauté apples with cinnamon and nutmeg until tender.
- Layer sautéed apples over the cheesecake mixture.
Crumble Topping
- In a small bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, and the remaining melted butter.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool before removing the sides of the pan.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the eggs to maintain a lighter texture. Cool completely to prevent cracks.