Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake
Indulge in this creamy, spiced, and caramel-drizzled cheesecake loaded with cinnamon-spiced apples, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a sweet crunchy crumb topping. It’s the perfect blend of cheesecake and apple pie!
Ingredients:
For the Graham Cracker Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
For the Apple Filling:
2 apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
For the Crumb Topping:
½ cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp melted butter
For Garnish:
Caramel sauce
Extra graham cracker crumbs
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
Cook the Apple Filling:
In a skillet, melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft. Let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Fold in the cooked apples, then pour over the crust.
Prepare the Crumb Topping:
Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle evenly over the cheesecake batter.
Bake the Cheesecake:
Bake at 325°F (163°C) in a water bath for 55-60 minutes.
Turn off the oven and let sit inside for 1 hour.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Assemble & Serve:
Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with extra crumbs.
Slice and enjoy this cozy fall-inspired treat!
Pro Tips:
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweet and tangy!
For a smoother texture, let the cheesecake sit at room temp for 10 minutes before serving.
Want extra crunch? Add crushed cinnamon cookies on top!
This Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake is a must-try dessert for any apple lover!