Apple Crisp Cheesecake combines three beloved desserts in one: a buttery graham cracker crust, rich and creamy cheesecake, and a cinnamon-spiced apple crisp topping. It’s the perfect fall dessert, holiday showstopper, or anytime treat when you want something truly indulgent.
⏱ Prep & Bake Time
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Bake Time: 60–70 minutes
- Cooling Time: 2 hours
- Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
- Total Time: ~7 hours
- Servings: 10–12
🍳 Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
🥘 Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Layer
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Crisp Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best.
- Cream cheese: Must be fully softened for smooth texture.
- Oats: Old-fashioned oats give the best crunch.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press firmly into bottom of springform pan.
- Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
2. Prepare apple layer
- In a saucepan, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat 5–7 minutes until slightly softened. Set aside.
3. Make cheesecake filling
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
4. Assemble cheesecake
- Pour cheesecake filling over crust.
- Spoon apple mixture evenly on top.
5. Make crisp topping
- Mix flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle evenly over apples.
6. Bake
Bake 60–70 minutes, until center is slightly set.
7. Cool & chill
Cool at room temperature 2 hours, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
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📊 Nutrition (Approx per slice)
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 48g
- Fat: 32g
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
- Caramel drizzle: Drizzle caramel sauce before serving.
- No-crack cheesecake: Place a pan of hot water in the oven for moisture.
- Make ahead: Best made a day in advance.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze slices up to 2 months.
