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The Best Apple Crumble Cheesecake Recipe

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This Best Apple Crumble Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich and creamy cheesecake layer infused with caramel, and a delightful apple crumble topping. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar and oats, this dessert is baked to golden perfection and chilled to set, making it an exquisite treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 tablespoons butter, melted (one stick)

For the Cheesecake Layer

  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened (3 bricks)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

For the Apple Crumble Topping

  • 2 cups finely diced apple
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Make crust mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, mixing thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated.
  3. Press crust into pan: Transfer the crumb mixture to the prepared pan and press it evenly across the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides to form a firm crust layer.
  4. Bake crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to set it. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Prepare cheesecake batter: In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth and well combined, approximately 2 minutes.
  6. Add remaining cheesecake ingredients: Add sour cream, caramel sauce, flour, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix to combine evenly.
  7. Incorporate eggs: With the mixer on low, add eggs one at a time, mixing just until each egg is fully incorporated to avoid overmixing.
  8. Assemble cheesecake layer: Carefully pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, smoothing the top gently.
  9. Prepare apple topping: In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon, mixing well. Spread this apple mixture evenly atop the cheesecake batter.
  10. Make crumble topping: In a separate small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats. Add melted butter and stir until clumps form. Sprinkle this crumble evenly over the apple layer.
  11. Bake the cheesecake: Bake the assembled cheesecake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the center is mostly set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
  12. Cool in oven: Turn off the oven and crack open the door, leaving the cheesecake inside to cool gradually to room temperature for about 2 hours, preventing cracks from sudden temperature changes.
  13. Chill to set: After reaching room temperature, transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set before serving.

Notes

  • Use a stand mixer with paddle attachment for best texture in the cheesecake layer.
  • Be careful not to overmix eggs into the cheesecake batter to avoid incorporating too much air.
  • Leaving the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven helps prevent cracks on the surface.
  • For best flavor and texture, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.
  • Use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance with the sweet caramel and crumble.

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