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Apple Crumble Cheesecake A Cozy Fall Dessert Favorite

Delicious Apple Crumble Cheesecake for Cozy Fall Evenings

This Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake, the warm spiced flavor of caramelized apples, and the comforting crunch of crumble topping — a true cozy fall dessert perfect for gatherings or a sweet night in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall Baking
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Graham crackers or digestive biscuits finely ground
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 16 oz Cream cheese room temperature, not low-fat
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream
  • 3 Eggs room temperature
  • 0.25 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract or vanilla bean
  • 5 medium Apples peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 cup Rolled oats or quick oats
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. 1. Prepare Apple Filling: In a saucepan, cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice over medium heat until fork-tender (8–10 minutes). Add a cornstarch slurry if needed to thicken. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2. Make the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the base of a springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
  3. 3. Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Add sour cream and cornstarch, mixing until combined.
  4. 4. Assemble Cheesecake: Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the crust. Add the apple filling, then top with remaining batter. Sprinkle the crumble mixture on top.
  5. 5. Bake: Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until edges are set but the center slightly jiggles.
  6. 6. Cool & Chill: Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  7. 7. Serve: Slice and drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, toast the oats before mixing the crumble topping. Use Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.