Description
Spiced apple crisp cheesecake blends classic dessert flavors into one irresistible creation. Creamy cheesecake meets crunchy streusel topping, promising a delightful sensory experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packages cream cheese (8 oz / 226 g), softened
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g / 7 oz)
- ½ cup sour cream (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (115 g / 4 oz), melted
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (55 g / 2 oz), cold and cubed
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (65 g / 2.3 oz)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (200 g / 7 oz)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 g / 2.1 oz)
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats (40 g / 1.4 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g / 1.8 oz)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture into a parchment-lined springform pan. Briefly bake to set the golden, crisp foundation.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky, gradually blending in eggs for a smooth consistency. Incorporate sour cream and vanilla extract to elevate the flavor profile, creating a luxurious base.
- Apple Spice Layer: Dice fresh apples and coat with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, crafting a fragrant filling that will perfectly complement the creamy cheesecake base.
- Crumble Topping: Blend flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cold butter using fingertips to create a textured, crumbly mixture that promises a delightful crunch and caramelized finish.
- Assembly and Baking: Layer the spiced apple mixture over the cheesecake base, generously scatter the oat crumble on top. Bake in a preheated oven until edges are set but center remains slightly wobbly, indicating the ideal custard-like consistency.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours. This process helps the filling set and intensifies the complex flavor profile, transforming it into a rich, decadent dessert.
- Serving: Carefully release from the springform pan, slice into elegant portions, and optionally embellish with a luxurious caramel sauce drizzle for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Crumbling: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, ensuring a compact base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Achieve Smooth Cheesecake Texture: Bring cream cheese to room temperature and beat slowly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky-smooth filling without overmixing.
- Control Apple Moisture: Pat diced apples dry with paper towels to prevent excess liquid from making the cheesecake soggy, maintaining a perfect creamy consistency.
- Protect from Cracking: Use a water bath or place a pan of water in the oven during baking to create humid environment, preventing surface cracks and ensuring even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg