Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Creamy Apple Crisp Cheesecake. Combining a rich, velvety cheesecake with spiced apple slices and a crunchy graham cracker crust, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, this cheesecake will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- While cooling, sauté apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, top cheesecake with sautéed apples and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, drizzle caramel sauce over the apple topping. Swap Honeycrisp apples for Granny Smith for a tart flavor contrast. Chill overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.