A delicious blend of creamy cheesecake and apple crisp, perfect for dessert lovers.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:70 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 30 minutes
Yield:10 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F.
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Fold the apples into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Pour the cream cheese and apple mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
In another bowl, combine brown sugar, rolled oats, all-purpose flour, and softened butter to create the topping. Mix until crumbly, then sprinkle evenly over the cheesecake filling.
Bake the cheesecake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
For a caramel twist, drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake before serving.
You can substitute the apples with pears or peaches for a different flavor profile.