Apple Crisp Cheesecake
A decadent dessert that combines creamy cheesecake, spiced apple filling, and a crunchy oat streusel topping on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- spatula
- oven
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Spread over crust.
- Toss sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon, then layer over cheesecake mixture.
- Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter, then sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for best flavor. Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling. Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.