Description
Creamy apple crisp cheesecake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of baked apples, rich cream cheese, and a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make treat is layered with a crunchy oat topping, making it perfect for any occasion—be it holidays or casual get-togethers. With its sweet and tangy filling, this cheesecake will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until wet sand consistency; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Toss apples with cinnamon and brown sugar; layer over the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine oats with melted butter and optional nuts; sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg