Description
This Apple Crisp Cheesecake combines two dessert favorites into one indulgent masterpiece. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake center, spiced apple layer, and a crunchy oat crumble topping, it’s the ultimate dessert for fall or any cozy occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 5 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix. Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Pour over cooled crust.
- Toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Layer evenly over cheesecake filling.
- In another bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and optional nuts. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over apples.
- Bake cheesecake for 60–70 minutes. Center should jiggle slightly. Cool at room temp for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and optionally dust with powdered sugar. Slice with a hot knife for clean edges.
Notes
- Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet weekend treat.
- This recipe fits into your collection of quick breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or food ideas for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Apple Crisp Cheesecake, Dessert, Fall Recipe, Holiday Dessert