This Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a buttery oat topping for the ultimate fall dessert.
Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp brown sugar
6 tbsp melted butter
Apple Layer:
3 medium apples, peeled and diced
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
Optional: 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch
Crumble Topping:
½ cup flour
½ cup oats
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt
5 tbsp cold butter, cubed
Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare crust, press into springform pan, and bake 10 minutes.
Sauté apples with butter, sugar, and spices until slightly softened. Cool.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and flour until smooth.
Pour cheesecake batter over crust. Top with apples and sprinkle on crumble.
Bake 55–65 minutes. Cool in oven 1 hour, then refrigerate 6+ hours.
Slice and serve chilled, optionally with caramel sauce or whipped cream.
Use a water bath for best results.
Cheesecake slices cleanest after chilling overnight.
Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for later.