Description
Apple Crisp Cheesecake is the ultimate fall dessert mashup, combining the creamy richness of New York-style cheesecake with layers of cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery oat crisp topping. Baked in a graham cracker crust and optionally topped with salted caramel, this stunning autumn treat is perfect for gatherings, holidays, or cozy weekends at home.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
3 cups (300 g) graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp (40 g) brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Apples:
2 large apples (Granny Smith or Gala), thinly sliced
2 tbsp (25 g) brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Crisp Topping:
1/2 cup (63 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup (45 g) quick oats
1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz (680 g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp cornstarch (or 2 tbsp all-purpose flour)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream, room temperature
3 large eggs, room temperature
To Serve:
Salted caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven: 350°F (180°C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan in foil and grease lightly.
Make crust: Mix graham crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into pan base. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool.
Prepare apples: Toss thin apple slices with sugar and cinnamon. Chill until assembly.
Make crisp topping: Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, oats, and melted butter until crumbly.
Mix filling: Beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add cinnamon, cornstarch, vanilla, and sour cream. Blend in eggs one at a time.
Assemble: Pour filling over crust. Add apples on top. Sprinkle with crisp topping.
Bake with water bath: Place pan in larger pan with 1 inch of boiling water. Bake 50–60 min, until center is just set.
Cool and chill: Let cool fully. Chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serve: Slice and top with caramel, if using.
Notes
Use room temp ingredients for a smoother batter.
Don’t skip the water bath—it prevents cracks.
Keeps well for 2–3 days and freezes beautifully in slices.
Try Honeycrisp apples for a sweeter profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Desserts
- Cuisine: American