Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are great choices)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Cheesecake:
- 2 pounds cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Crumble Topping:
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, using the back of a spoon to pack it down evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes to set the crust. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the Apple Filling:
- Cook the Apples: Peel and chop the apples into small chunks. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the apples are softened and the mixture is caramelized. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Cheesecake:
- Mix the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract, eggs (one at a time), sour cream, heavy cream, and flour. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Assemble the Dessert:
- Add the Apples: Spoon the cooled apple filling evenly over the cheesecake batter, pressing them gently into the batter with a spoon.
- Prepare the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top with Crumble: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples and cheesecake batter.
Bake and Cool:
- Bake the Cheesecake: Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. The top should be golden brown and the crumble topping slightly crispy.
- Cool and Chill: Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature for about 1 hour. Then, cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight, to fully set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 8g