Description
Apple Crumble Cheesecake is the perfect dessert to delight your taste buds with its luscious layers of creamy cheesecake and sweet apple filling, all topped with a crunchy crumble. This dessert beautifully balances rich flavors and textures, making it a showstopper for any gathering or cozy night in. The delightful combination of soft apples and spiced crumble atop a buttery graham cracker crust creates a comforting treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
– 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
– 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
– 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
– 1 ? cups crushed graham crackers
– 3 large eggs (room temperature)
– 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325?F (163?C).
2. Mix crushed graham crackers, 1/2 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
3. Cook sliced apples with 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid.
4. Beat cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add remaining sugar and eggs one at a time. Mix until smooth.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, layer apples on top, and sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
6. Bake for about 55 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Notes
– Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties or add a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
– This cheesecake can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 6g