Apple Crumble Cheesecake – Creamy, Spiced & Comforting

Description:

Apple Crumble Cheesecake layers a crisp graham cracker crust, luscious vanilla cheesecake, cinnamon-spiced apple chunks, and a golden oat crumble. It’s like apple pie met cheesecake and they fell in love — a cozy, indulgent treat for holidays or any time you crave something warm and rich.

Origin:

This dessert is a modern fusion of American cheesecake and classic apple crumble. It takes the best of both worlds — creamy, tart, spiced, and crunchy — and blends them into one show-stopping dish.

Ingredients (Quantity):

Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Layer:

16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract

Apple Filling:

2 medium apples, peeled and diced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
1 tsp lemon juice

Crumble Topping:

½ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup butter, cold and cubed

Ingredients (Optional):

Add 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans to crumble for crunch
Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving
Substitute apples with pears or a mix for variety

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
Make the crust:
Combine graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into bottom of pan. Bake 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Prepare the apple filling:
In a pan over medium heat, sauté apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until just tender (5–7 minutes). Set aside to cool.
Make cheesecake layer:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time until just combined.
Assemble layers:
Pour cheesecake batter over crust. Spoon apple filling evenly over batter.
Make crumble topping:
Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
Bake:
Bake for 55–65 minutes until center is almost set. Cool in pan, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.