Description
Creamy cheesecake meets classic apple crisp in this irresistible bread fusion. Warm spices and buttery crumble create a heavenly dessert that promises comfort and indulgence with each delightful slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Crisp Topping:
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (26 grams) quick-cooking oats
- ⅓ cup (73 grams) light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Main Ingredients:
Bread:
- 1 ½ cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Apple and Cheesecake Components:
Apple Mixture:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (23 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:
Instructions
- Meticulously coat a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray, creating a parchment paper sling for effortless removal. Position the oven rack in the lower third and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Craft the crisp topping by blending flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Incorporate melted butter until the mixture becomes uniformly crumbly. Chill the topping in the refrigerator.
- Prepare a cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Toss diced apples with sugar and cinnamon, allowing them to macerate and release their natural juices.
- Cream butter with granulated sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Separately, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk to create a silky, smooth batter. Use a spatula to scrape down the bowl’s sides, guaranteeing even distribution.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar, flour, and vanilla until perfectly smooth. Delicately fold in the egg, mixing minimally to maintain a velvety texture.
- Layer half the bread batter into the prepared pan. Distribute apple pieces across the surface, generously sprinkling with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Carefully spread cheesecake filling over the apples, avoiding the pan’s edges.
- Cover with remaining bread batter, creating an even layer. Arrange the final apple pieces on top and liberally sprinkle the chilled crisp topping.
- Bake for 55-70 minutes, monitoring closely. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil. The bread is ready when a toothpick emerges clean from the center.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 20-30 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack using the parchment paper sling.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a glossy glaze. Once the bread has completely cooled, drizzle the glaze artfully across the surface.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Refrigerate crisp topping and apple mixture beforehand to enhance flavor development and ensure a more cohesive texture.
- Pan Preparation Tip: Using parchment paper overhang guarantees effortless bread removal without breaking or crumbling.
- Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense bread; mix just until ingredients are combined for tender crumb.
- Baking Precision: Watch bread closely after 30 minutes and tent with foil if browning too quickly to prevent burning while ensuring even cooking.
- Cooling Protocol: Allow bread to rest in pan for 20-30 minutes before transferring to rack, which helps structural stabilization and prevents potential crumbling.
- Storage Recommendation: Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg