Description
This Silky and Rich Apple Pie Cheesecake combines the classic flavors of apple pie with creamy cheesecake for a decadent dessert. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, spiced diced honeycrisp apples, and a cinnamon streusel topping, this dessert is perfect for fall or any occasion craving a comforting, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 6 Graham Crackers (crushed or 1 cup crumbs)
- 1/4 cup unsalted Butter
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
Apple Topping
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples (peeled and diced small)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (depending on preference)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (diced small)
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup half & half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Make the crust: Preheat your oven to 350° F and spray a 9″ springform pan with baking spray. In a microwave-safe medium bowl, combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press crust: Press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of the prepared springform pan, using the bottom of a measuring cup to press firmly.
- Bake crust: Bake for 6 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Remove from oven and cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325° F.
- Prepare apples: In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with 3 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Add cold, diced butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter or fingers until pea-sized clumps form. Place streusel in the freezer while preparing filling.
- Prepare cheesecake filling: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup sour cream on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add eggs: Mix on low-medium speed, adding 2 eggs one at a time, mixing briefly after each addition.
- Add liquids and flour: On low speed, add 1/4 cup half & half and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix for 30 seconds. Slowly add 3 tablespoons flour, then increase speed to medium and mix for 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
- Assemble cheesecake: Scrape down bowl sides and pour batter into the cooled crust. Sprinkle some streusel over the batter. Using a slotted spoon, drain juice from apples and place apples evenly on top. Add remaining streusel over apples.
- Prepare water bath: Place a 9×13 inch pan with about 1 inch of water on the lower oven rack to create steam.
- Bake cheesecake: Place the springform pan on the upper rack and bake for 55-65 minutes. The edges should be browned and slightly pulling away, center should still jiggle when gently shaken.
- Cool cheesecake: Turn off oven, crack oven door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool fully on the countertop.
- Chill: Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy plain or with ice cream or bourbon caramel sauce for added indulgence.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the streusel to ensure a crumbly topping.
- Drain the apples well to avoid excess moisture in the cheesecake.
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly for creamy consistency.
- Allow cheesecake to chill thoroughly for best slicing and flavor.
- Honeycrisp apples provide a sweet, crisp texture but Granny Smith can also be used for more tartness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: apple pie cheesecake, creamy cheesecake, apple dessert, autumn dessert, streusel cheesecake
