Apple Crumble Cheesecake Recipe
This Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of baked apples and a crunchy biscoff cookie crust. Topped with a buttery oat crumble, it’s a perfect dessert for fall or any cozy occasion.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours 40 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Biscoff Crust
- 350 g Lotus biscoff cookies
- 150 g unsalted butter, melted
Crumble Topping
- 55 g unsalted butter, melted
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g brown sugar
- 20 g rolled oats
Apple Topping
- 3 tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into ⅛” thick slices
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cheesecake
- 690 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 75 g granulated sugar
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- Crush Cookies: Use a food processor or place the biscoff cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them finely using a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a medium bowl.
- Add Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the cookie crumbs and mix together until the texture resembles wet sand, ensuring the crumbs are well coated.
- Press Crust into Pan: Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Spread the crumb mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Use the back of a flat-bottom cup to press the crumbs firmly and evenly. Refrigerate while preparing other parts.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats until a crumbly paste forms. Set aside to cool and firm.
- Cook Apple Topping: Place the sliced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cornstarch in a small pot. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are fork-tender and the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency. Let cool.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to warm up.
- Mix Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg. Mix with a spatula until smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly after each egg to maintain a smooth texture.
- Fill Pan: Pour the cheesecake batter over the chilled biscoff crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- Add Toppings: Evenly arrange the cooked apple slices on top of the cheesecake batter. Then, crumble the prepared crumble topping over the apples, sprinkling gently to avoid sinking.
- Bake: Place an empty sheet pan on the lower rack of the oven to catch any drips. Bake the cheesecake for 65-70 minutes until the edges are set, but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set.
- Serve: Run an offset spatula around the edges to loosen the cheesecake before removing the springform pan. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Using tart apples helps balance the sweetness of the cheesecake.
- Allow cream cheese and eggs to come to room temperature for smoother batter.
- Chilling the crust before filling prevents sogginess.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake; it should remain slightly jiggly in the center.
- Store leftover cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Letting the crumble topping cool before sprinkling prevents it from melting into the cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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