Here’s a delicious Apple Crisp Cheesecake recipe—creamy cheesecake, tender spiced apples, and a crunchy cinnamon-oat topping 🍏🥧
🍏 Apple Crisp Cheesecake
⏱️ Prep Time: 30 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time: 50–55 minutes
⏱️ Chill Time: 4 hours
🍽️ Serves: 10–12
🧾 Ingredients
🥧 Crust
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Graham cracker crumbs – 1½ cups
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Sugar – ¼ cup
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Ground cinnamon – ½ teaspoon
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Butter – 6 tablespoons, melted
🍎 Apple Topping
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Apples – 3 cups, peeled and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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Brown sugar – ½ cup
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Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
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Nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon
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Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
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Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon
🍰 Cheesecake Filling
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Cream cheese – 450 g (16 oz), softened
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Granulated sugar – 1 cup
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Eggs – 2 large
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Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
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Sour cream – ½ cup
🌾 Crisp Topping
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Rolled oats – ½ cup
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All-purpose flour – ½ cup
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Brown sugar – ⅓ cup
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Ground cinnamon – ½ teaspoon
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Butter – 4 tablespoons, cold and cubed
👩🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
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Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
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Stir in melted butter until evenly moistened.
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Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake 8–10 minutes, then cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple Topping
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In a medium bowl, combine chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
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Toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling
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Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add granulated sugar and vanilla; beat until combined.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Fold in sour cream until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble the Cheesecake
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Spread half of the cheesecake filling over cooled crust.
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Spoon half of the apple mixture on top.
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Spread remaining cheesecake filling over apples.
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Top with remaining apples.
Step 5: Prepare Crisp Topping
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In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
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Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Sprinkle evenly over apples.
Step 6: Bake
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Bake at 175°C / 350°F for 50–55 minutes, until center is almost set (slightly jiggly).
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Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Step 7: Serve
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Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.
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Optional: drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar.
🌟 Tips for Success
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Use a springform pan for easy removal.
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Let the cheesecake cool completely before chilling to prevent cracking.
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Slightly underbake for a creamier texture.
🔁 Variations
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Spiced: Add ½ tsp ground cloves or allspice to apple mixture.
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Nutty: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts into crisp topping.
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Caramel Apple: Drizzle caramel sauce over apples before topping.
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Mini Cheesecakes: Bake in muffin tins for individual servings.
❄️ Storage
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Refrigerate covered for 3–4 days.
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Can be frozen for up to 1 month (wrap tightly).
