Description
Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake brings together creamy cheesecake and warm apple crisp in one spectacular dessert. Layers of cinnamon-spiced apples and rich cheesecake create a delightful treat your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 8-ounce packages softened cream cheese
- 2 medium to large apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
- Caramel topping
Supporting Ingredients for Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Topping:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Crush 1 cup graham cracker crumbs and ¾ cup rolled oats into fine crumbs. Mix with ½ cup melted butter and ¼ cup brown sugar until your crust holds together when pressed.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes to set the base, then remove and let cool completely.
- In a mixer, combine 2 packages (16 oz total) softened cream cheese, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, ⅛ tsp ginger, 2 tbsp corn starch, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Blend until your mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over your cooled crust, making sure to spread it to the edges without creating air bubbles.
- Peel and slice 2 medium apples into thin, uniform pieces. Layer these slices carefully across the entire surface of the cheesecake.
- Create your crumble topping by mixing ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup rolled oats, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp coconut oil until your mixture looks like coarse, clumpy sand.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping generously and evenly over the apple layer, covering the entire surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and a slight jiggle in the center of your cheesecake.
- Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate overnight to help it set perfectly.
- Before serving, drizzle your favorite caramel sauce over the top for an extra decadent touch.
Notes
- Check your cream cheese’s temperature to ensure smooth blending without lumps.
- Slice apples uniformly thin for consistent cooking and an attractive presentation.
- Refrigerating overnight helps the cheesecake set properly and enhances flavor development.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg