Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust
- 3 cups graham crumbs
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), melted
Cinnamon Apples
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Gala)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Crisp Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (63 grams)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 grams)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (56 grams), melted
Cheesecake Batter
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese (680 grams), room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream (120 ml), room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- Boiling water, for water bath
To Serve
- Salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with tin foil and lightly grease.
- Crust: Mix graham crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, then add melted butter. Press into bottom and 1/2 up sides of pan. Bake 8-10 mins.
- Cinnamon Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice apples. Toss with brown sugar and cinnamon. Refrigerate until needed.
- Crisp Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, then oats. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add cornstarch, cinnamon, sour cream, vanilla. Mix eggs one at a time, then pour over crust.
- Assemble: Layer sliced apples over cheesecake batter. Sprinkle oatmeal crumble on top.
- Bake: Place springform pan in large roasting pan. Pour boiling water halfway up pan. Bake 50-60 mins until slight wobble in center. Cool to room temp.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate 6+ hours or overnight.
- Serve: Remove pan ring, slice cheesecake, and drizzle with salted caramel if desired.
Notes
- Substitute graham crumbs with digestive biscuits if needed.
- Use Granny Smith, Gala, or Ambrosia apples. Avoid Red Delicious or McIntosh.
- Use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese.
- Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature before starting.
- Store cheesecake covered in fridge for up to 4 days. Freezing is not recommended due to crumble texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American