Description
Indulge in the perfect marriage of two classic desserts: creamy, rich New York-style cheesecake meets the warm, rustic spice of an apple crumble. This hybrid creation features a buttery cinnamon graham cracker crust topped with velvet-smooth cheesecake, fresh apple slices, and a crunchy, golden oat streusel. It is an impressive, sophisticated treat that is surprisingly approachable to bake, making it the ideal centerpiece for holidays or cozy weekend gatherings. Prepare this ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld for a truly harmonious experience.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 crisp apples, thinly sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one by one followed by vanilla.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
Layer the thinly sliced apples over the cheesecake filling.
In a small bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cubed cold butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for the best results. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid lumps in the cheesecake batter. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg