Apple Crumble Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake meets apple pie with a crunchy crumble topping.
Introduction
Cheesecake lovers and apple pie fans, rejoice! This Apple Crumble Cheesecake is the ultimate fusion dessert: a buttery graham cracker crust, silky cheesecake filling, luscious apple pie layer, and a golden oat crumble on top. Finished with caramel drizzle, it’s indulgent yet comforting — perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
5 apples, cored and peeled
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp water
½ cup unsalted butter
4 tsp cornstarch, mixed with water
Crust
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
5.2 oz unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
28 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
2 tbsp cornstarch
Crumble Topping
¾ cup all‑purpose flour
½ cup rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
⅓ tsp kosher salt
3.1 oz unsalted butter, melted
⅓ cup brown sugar
Instructions
Apple Filling
Slice apples into medium pieces.
In saucepan, combine butter, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Cook until butter melts.
Add apples, cover, and cook ~10 minutes until softened.
Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened. Cool completely.
Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 10‑inch springform pan with parchment.
Mix crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
Press into pan base. Bake 7–8 minutes. Cool.
Cheesecake Filling
Lower oven to 280°F (140°C).
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
Mix in sour cream.
Whisk eggs separately, then add gradually.
Sift in cornstarch, mix until smooth.
Crumble Topping
Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
Assembly
Pour half cheesecake mixture over crust.
Add apple filling.
Top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
Sprinkle crumble topping.
Bake ~1 hour until edges set and center slightly jiggly.
Cool in oven with door ajar for 1–2 hours.
Chill & Serve
Wrap cooled cheesecake, refrigerate at least 5 hours.
Release from pan.
Drizzle with caramel or dust with powdered sugar.
Recipe Notes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Bake Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 14 slices
Calories: ~720 per slice
Tips for Success
Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for balance.
Don’t overbeat cheesecake batter — it should be creamy, not airy.
Chill overnight for best texture.
Tent with foil if crumble browns too quickly.
Fun Variations
Salted Caramel Drizzle: Add sea salt to caramel for contrast.
Nutty Crunch: Mix chopped pecans into crumble topping.
Spiced Apple: Add cardamom or ginger for warmth.
Mini Cheesecakes: Assemble in muffin tins for individual servings.
Serving Ideas
Pair with hot coffee or spiced chai.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Garnish with extra apple slices for presentation.
Storytelling Element
Imagine slicing into this cheesecake: the fork glides through creamy layers, hits the sweet apple filling, and crunches into the golden oat topping. It’s indulgent yet familiar, like apple pie dressed up for a celebration.
Conclusion
This Apple Crumble Cheesecake is a show‑stopping dessert that blends comfort with decadence. With its creamy filling, spiced apple layer, and crunchy topping, it’s sure to impress at any gathering.