Description
Homemade apple cinnamon delight cheesecake combines creamy richness with classic fall flavors. Warm spices and caramelized apples create a delectable dessert you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packages (24 oz / 680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup old-fashioned oats
- 5 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, then firmly press into a springform pan, creating a solid foundation for the cheesecake.
- Apple Caramelization: Sauté apple slices in butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over medium heat until they transform into a rich, golden compote. Cool completely to intensify flavors.
- Cheesecake Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until perfectly smooth. Incorporate eggs gently, maintaining a luxurious, velvety consistency without overmixing.
- Layer Assembly: Spread half the cheesecake filling over the crust, add a generous layer of caramelized apples, then top with remaining filling and apple compote, creating a visually stunning and flavorful profile.
- Streusel Topping Crafting: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then work in cold butter until the mixture forms irregular, coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly across the cheesecake’s surface.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes until the center sets with a subtle wobble. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan, allowing the cheesecake to settle and develop its full flavor potential.
Notes
- Crumb Crust Perfection: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to create a solid, compact base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Apple Caramelization Technique: Cook apple compote on medium heat and stir occasionally to prevent burning, ensuring deep flavor development and tender fruit texture.
- Cheesecake Mixing Mastery: Whip cream cheese at room temperature and mix eggs gently to avoid incorporating air that could cause cracking during baking.
- Streusel Topping Trick: Use cold butter and work quickly when creating streusel to maintain a coarse, crumbly texture that browns beautifully during baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg