Description
A decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake, spiced apple filling, and a buttery oat crumble topping. This Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake captures the flavors of fall in every bite perfect for holidays, gatherings, or when you need a slice of cozy indulgence.
Ingredients
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pple Filling
- 1 lb sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- Crumble Topping
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/3 -1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
- 3 -4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling
- 625 g cream cheese (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Optional: 2-3 tbsp brown sugar + 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Sauté apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for 6–7 mins until softened. Cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line an 8-inch springform pan.
- Make crust by mixing crumbs and butter. Press into pan. Bake 8 mins.
- Mix crumble topping ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
- Beat cheesecake filling: cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
- Assemble: Pour ⅔ filling over crust. Layer half the apples. Add rest of filling, then apples, and top with crumble.
- Bake at 325 °F (163 °C) with a water dish for 45 mins.
- Cool and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Use firm apples that hold shape.
- Chill overnight for best texture.
- Crust can be pre-baked a day ahead.
- Make crumble and apple filling in advance for efficiency.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450