Creamy Apple Cheesecake (Printable Version)
Luscious cheesecake topped with cinnamon apples, a buttery crisp, and smooth caramel.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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6 tablespoons melted butter
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 cups crushed cinnamon graham crackers
→ Cheesecake
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2 blocks (8 ounces each) of softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 tablespoons plain flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 eggs, large
→ Apples
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3 Gala apples, peeled and chopped into pieces
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1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
→ Crisp Topping
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4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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1/2 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
# Steps:
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Warm the oven to 350°F. Put a large pan partially filled with water on the bottom oven rack. Line a 9-inch springform pan using parchment paper.
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Blend the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until well mixed. Spread the mix evenly across the bottom of the lined pan, pressing it firmly.
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Mix the softened cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, ground cinnamon, and flour, making sure it’s combined. Gently blend in the eggs one by one. Don't overdo the mixing.
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Pour the prepared cheesecake filling over the crust, spreading it evenly.
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Combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir until the apple pieces are well coated, then set aside.
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In a bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Squeeze into chunks if desired.
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Scatter the apple mixture gently over the cheesecake layer. Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apples.
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Put the springform pan on the middle oven rack, above the steam pan. Bake for 50–55 minutes. Let it cool on a wire rack after taking it out of the oven. Release the edges by running a knife around the sides.
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Let the dessert sit uncovered at room temperature for about an hour. Chill it in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight for a firmer set.
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Cut into slices and dress up with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or some apple spice if you like.
# Notes:
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Using a steam setup in the oven helps stop cracks from forming on the cheesecake. It's also a good idea to bring ingredients like cream cheese and eggs to room temperature.
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Keep the batter from being overworked to avoid adding unnecessary air, which could cause the top to break.
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Parchment paper ensures the cheesecake comes out cleanly and easily from the pan.