Description
A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a crispy topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups graham crumbs
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- boiling water (for the water bath)
- salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with tin foil and non-stick spray.
- Combine graham crumbs, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl, then mix in melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan.
- Peel and slice the apples, then toss with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Mix flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon with quick oats and melted butter to create the crisp topping.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing well. Finally, beat in the eggs.
- Layer half the cheesecake filling in the pan, followed by apples, then the rest of the filling and the crisp topping.
- Place the springform in a roasting pan filled halfway with boiling water and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar, then chill for at least 4 hours before serving with caramel sauce.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Don’t overmix to prevent cracks. A water bath helps with even baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg