Apple Crumble Cheesecake

If a dessert could taste like fall, it would be this Apple Crumble Cheesecake! perfect fall dessert! It's decadent, rich layers create a dessert that's sure to be a crowd pleaser. Each bite is creamy, crunchy, perfectly balance between spiced and sweet, and full of flavor.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 1

Refrigeration Time: 12

Total Time: 13 45

Servings: slices

Calories: 586kcal

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
7 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Apple Filling

1 pound granny smith apples peeled, cored, and chopped
½ cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
⅛ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter

Cheesecake

3 cups cream cheese room temperature
⅞ cups granulated sugar
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs room temperature
6 Tablespoon heavy cream room temperature
1¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumble

1 cup rolled oats
3 Tablespoons brown sugar firmly packed
3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
⅓ teaspoon apple pie spice
1/16 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter cubed

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

Heat oven to 325℉/163℃.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
Stir in butter.
Immediately scrape into a 9-inch springform pan.
Press evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
Once distributed, pack well. Set aside.

Apple Filling

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
Cook and stir over medium/medium-low heat until apples just start to soften, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Cheesecake

In a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar, spice, and salt.
Beat until combined.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Stir in cream and vanilla.
Pour half of batter into prepared crust.
Spoon apple filling evenly over the top.
Top with other half of batter.
Bake for 30 minutes.
During this first bake, make streusel.

Streusel

Combine oats, brown sugar, flour, spice, and salt in a medium bowl.
Mix well.
Add butter.
Mix with a hand mixer until combined. (You can also use a pastry blender or your fingers.)

To Finish

Remove cheesecake from oven.
Spread streusel evenly over the top.
Return to oven and bake an additional 25-30 minutes, or until set.
Allow to cool completely at room temperature, about 1-2 hours.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before serving.

Notes

Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: This cheesecake can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store covered in the fridge until you're ready to serve. You can also freeze the baked, cooled, and chilled cheesecake. Remember to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Note that the streusel topping may become very soft after freezing and thawing!
A Note On Apples: For an extra depth of flavor, it’s best to use a mix of sweet and tart apples. We love to mix Honeycrisp apples and Granny Smith apples.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring all cold ingredients to room temperature (70℉/21℃). before getting started making this recipe. Room temperature ingredients will combine better, more quickly, and more evenly!
A Few Things To Keep In Mind: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs = 16 whole graham crackers. | To substitute salted butter for the unsalted in the crust, omit the salt.

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