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Ultimate Apple Crumble Cheesecake with Spiced Oat Crumble

A perfect slice of apple crumble cheesecake showing layers of crust, apples, cream cheese, and crumble topping.
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This decadent apple crumble cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake, spiced apple filling, and a crunchy oat topping. This baked cheesecake recipe delivers restaurant-quality results using simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups digestive biscuit crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Apple Layer: 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • For the Cheesecake Filling: 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream
  • For the Crumble Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the biscuit crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Prepare the Apple Layer: Toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Mix in the sour cream. Do not overmix.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the apples.
  5. Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumble evenly over the top layer of cheesecake batter.
  6. Bake: Place the springform pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Cool: Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

  • Use a water bath for the best, crack-free cheesecake texture, though this recipe is designed to minimize cracking without one.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute Biscoff cookie crumbs for the digestive biscuits in the crust.
  • Serve chilled for the best contrast between the creamy filling and the spiced apples.

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