Description
Decadent cheesecake topped with a warm, cinnamon‑spiced apple crisp, combining creamy richness and cozy fall flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8‑oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all‑purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old‑fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9‑inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of springform pan. Bake 10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low after each. Mix in vanilla and sour cream until just combined.
- Pour cheesecake batter over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake cheesecake in center of oven for 50–60 minutes until edges are set but center slightly wobbly.
- While baking, prepare apple crisp topping: in a bowl, toss diced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cubed cold butter; rub together until crumbly.
- When cheesecake is done, remove from oven. Spoon spiced apples evenly over top, then sprinkle crisp mixture on apples.
- Return cheesecake to oven and bake additional 15–20 minutes until topping is golden and apples tender.
- Cool on a wire rack 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before releasing springform ring and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance.
- Make crisp topping ahead and store in fridge until ready to bake.
- To avoid cracked cheesecake surface, bake in a water bath or place a pan of water on lower rack.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Leftovers keep well for 3–4 days refrigerated.