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Irresistible Apple Crumble Cheesecake

This cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake with sweet apples and a crunchy crumble topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 24 oz 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
For the apple layer
  • 3 medium 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • ⅓ cup ⅓ cup (70g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the crumble topping
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prep that springform pan!
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Add in the sugar and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping down the bowl as needed.
  5. Fold in the sour cream until everything is nicely incorporated.
  6. Pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Apple Layer
  1. Toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice until coated.
  2. Layer the apple mixture over the cheesecake filling.
Crumble Topping
  1. In another bowl, combine your crumble ingredients — mix until crumbly.
  2. Sprinkle the crumble over the apple layer and pop the whole thing in the oven.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
  2. Let it cool, then refrigerate for a few hours.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending and avoid over-mixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks. You can use a store-bought crust for convenience. It’s also a good idea to serve with vanilla ice cream for extra flavor.