Description
Creamy baked cheesecake topped with spiced apples and a buttery oat crumble. This dessert blends the best of cheesecake and apple crumble into one cozy, indulgent treat perfect for fall gatherings or a quiet evening.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
2 tbsp granulated sugar (for apple layer)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of the pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract until just incorporated.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with 2 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly over cheesecake filling.
- Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold butter with fingers or pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly and the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
Swap apples for pears for a floral variation.
Double the crumble or add nuts for extra crunch.
Ground ginger or cardamom adds a spiced twist.
Store-bought apple pie filling works in a pinch.
Microwave slices for 10–15 seconds to slightly warm before serving.
Freeze individual slices for up to a month, tightly wrapped.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
