Apple Crumble Cheesecake (Printable Recipe Version)
Rich, smooth cheesecake blended with spiced apple filling, topped with a crispy butter crumble and a sweet caramel glaze. A treat to savor anytime!
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
01 -
Core and peel 5 large apples.
02 -
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
03 -
1 teaspoon cinnamon to season filling.
04 -
A half teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
05 -
2/3 cup tightly packed brown sugar for the filling.
06 -
4 tablespoons of water.
07 -
1/2 cup of unsalted butter to cook the filling.
08 -
4 teaspoons of cornstarch mixed with a bit of water.
09 -
1 tablespoon white sugar for the crust.
10 -
Half a teaspoon of cinnamon for crust flavor.
11 -
3 cups of crushed graham crackers.
12 -
5.2 ounces of unsalted melted butter for the crust.
13 -
28 ounces of softened cream cheese.
14 -
Two teaspoons vanilla extract.
15 -
1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar for the filling.
16 -
A cup of sour cream.
17 -
4 large eggs brought to room temperature.
18 -
2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
19 -
3/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
20 -
1/2 cup rolled oats.
21 -
1/3 teaspoon of kosher salt.
22 -
A teaspoon of cinnamon for the topping.
23 -
3.1 ounces of melted butter for topping.
24 -
1/3 cup of brown sugar for topping mix.
# Steps to Make It:
01 -
Slice your apples evenly after peeling. In a pan, heat together butter, brown sugar, spices, and lemon juice. Stir and simmer the apples until they turn soft, about 10 minutes. Thicken with cornstarch slurry, then cool down fully.
02 -
Blend graham crumbs with butter, sugar, and some cinnamon. Firmly press it down in a lined 10-inch springform pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for about 8 minutes until firm, then allow to cool completely.
03 -
Whisk the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. Stir in sour cream next. Beat the eggs in one at a time, and carefully blend in the cornstarch without overmixing.
04 -
Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, oats, and melted butter together until the mix is crumbly.
05 -
Pour half of the creamy filling over the crust. Spread the cooled apple mixture on top. Add the rest of the filling over the apples, then evenly sprinkle on the crumble.
06 -
Cook in the oven at 280°F for about an hour until the edges are set but the middle has a jiggle. Leave it to cool inside the oven, then refrigerate it for at least 5 hours—or overnight. Pour caramel on top before serving.
# Extra Information:
01 -
Let ingredients reach room temperature for a silkier result.
02 -
Mix gently after adding eggs to avoid cracks.
03 -
Let it cool down slowly to avoid big surface cracks.
04 -
You can prep this 1-2 days ahead and keep it cold in the fridge.