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Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Apple Crumble Cheesecake: The Ultimate Fall Dessert Delight

Apple Crumble Cheesecake is a heartwarming dessert that blends cheesecake and apple pie flavors, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 200 grams Digestive or Graham Crackers can substitute with gluten-free cookies
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg consider using allspice or pumpkin pie spice if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon increase for extra kick
  • 100 grams Dark Brown Sugar light brown sugar works as a substitute
  • 100 grams Butter (melted) replace with coconut oil for dairy-free version
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Apples (diced small) substitute with pears or peaches if desired
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar balance according to sweetness of apples
  • 50 grams All-purpose Flour use gluten-free flour blend as alternative
  • 400 grams Cream Cheese can use Neufchatel cheese for a lower-fat option
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar (for cheesecake) reduce if apples are particularly sweet
  • 200 grams Sour Cream (room temperature) Greek yogurt can substitute (1:1 ratio)
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch can be omitted if using higher-fat cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract swap for vanilla bean paste for a more intense aroma
  • 3 large Eggs (room temperature) avoid overbeating
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Cinnamon Sugar Apples toss diced apples with sugar and cinnamon
  • 100 grams Crumble Topping combine flour, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Stand mixer
  • springform pan
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 160ºC (325ºF) and prepare a 22 cm springform tin by lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, blend digestive or graham crackers with dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until sandy. Pour in melted butter and pulse until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  3. Dice apples and toss with granulated sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Allow to sit for a few moments.
  4. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, and butter until crumbly to form the crumble topping, then set aside.
  5. In a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add granulated sugar. Mix in sour cream and cornstarch, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
  6. Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, layer the tossed apples, then sprinkle the crumble topping.
  7. Bake in a water bath for 80-90 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly.
  8. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for extra luxury. Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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