Apple Crisp Cheesecake

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:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

➤ For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream

➤ For the Apple Topping:

• 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tbsp flour

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

➤ For the Crisp Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup old-fashioned oats

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

🔸 1. Prepare the crust:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.

3. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.

🔸 2. Make the cheesecake filling:

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add sugar and mix until combined.

3. Mix in eggs one at a time.

4. Add vanilla and sour cream; mix just until smooth.

5. Pour over the cooled crust.

🔸 3. Make the apple topping:

1. In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.

2. Spoon evenly over the cheesecake batter.

🔸 4. Make the crisp topping:

1. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

2. Cut in cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.

3. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.

🔸 5. Bake:

1. Bake at 325°F for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is just slightly jiggly.

2. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

3. 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?