Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mash-up with this Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake. Featuring layers of creamy cheesecake, spiced apple pie filling, and a buttery streusel topping, this recipe is perfect for holidays, gatherings, or when you want to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Pie Filling:
4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer:
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Prepare the Apple Pie Filling:
- In a saucepan, cook apples, sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg until softened.
- Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice and let cool.
- Make the Streusel Topping:
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cut in butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Layer half the cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Add half the apple filling.
- Spread the remaining cheesecake batter, top with the rest of the apple filling, and sprinkle with streusel topping.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 60–70 minutes, or until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked open for 1 hour.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for 4–6 hours or overnight before slicing.
- Optional: Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother cheesecake batter.
Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
A mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples offers the best balance of tartness and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
