Description
A delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and cinnamon-spiced apple crumble, this Apple Crumble Cheesecake is a perfect dessert for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a crunchy pecan topping, it’s a sweet, decadent treat you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. Pour over crust.
- In a small bowl, combine apples, 1/3 cup sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon over cream cheese layer.
- In another small bowl, combine pecans and 1/4 cup sugar. Sprinkle over apple layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes or until set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate until chilled before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use a combination of different apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
- To make the cheesecake extra creamy, ensure that the cream cheese is fully softened before beating.
- If you prefer a firmer crust, press it more firmly into the pan before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour