A luscious layered dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, silky cheesecake filling, warm spiced apples, and a golden cinnamon crumble topping. Every bite is pure heaven!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the apple layer:
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the crumble topping:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Directions
- Make the crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside. - Cook the apples:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until soft and caramelized, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside to cool. - Prepare the cheesecake filling:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and sour cream until fully combined. - Assemble:
Pour cheesecake batter over crust. Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the top. - Make the crumble topping:
In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples. - Bake:
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (preferably overnight). - Serve:
Slice and serve chilled or at room temp. Optional: drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra treat!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Calories and Servings:
Serves 10–12
Approx. 450–500 calories per slice
Let me know if you’d like a gluten-free version or want to make these into individual cheesecake bars!