Here’s a delicious Apple Crisp Cheesecake recipe that combines creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery oat crisp topping. It’s perfect for fall—or anytime you want something comforting and indulgent.
🍎 Apple Crisp Cheesecake Recipe
🧁 Servings: 12 | ⏱️ Prep Time: 30 min | 🕐 Total Time: ~6 hours (including chilling)
Ingredients
➤ For the Graham Cracker Crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
➤ For the Cheesecake Filling:
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3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup sour cream
➤ For the Apple Topping:
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2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg
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1 tbsp flour
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1 tbsp lemon juice
➤ For the Crisp Topping:
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup old-fashioned oats
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
🔸 1. Prepare the crust:
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
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Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
🔸 2. Make the cheesecake filling:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar and mix until combined.
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Mix in eggs one at a time.
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Add vanilla and sour cream; mix just until smooth.
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Pour over the cooled crust.
🔸 3. Make the apple topping:
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In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.
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Spoon evenly over the cheesecake batter.
🔸 4. Make the crisp topping:
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In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
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Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
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Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
🔸 5. Bake:
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Bake at 325°F for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly.
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Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
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Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
🍨 Serving Tip:
Drizzle with caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream for extra decadence!
Would you like a version of this recipe that’s gluten-free or suitable for another dietary preference?