Apple Crisp Cheesecake

Name: Apple Crisp Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 7 h 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 12 graham crackers, crushed; 6 tbsp. melted butter; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 4 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened; 1/4 c. caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 c. old fashioned oats; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 4 tbsp. butter, softened; 1 apple, peeled and finely chopped; Whipped topping, for garnish (optional)

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Sep 5, 2023

18 Ratings

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If you frequently suffer from dessert decision paralysis, then this apple crisp cheesecake will be the answer to your prayers. This fall dessert combines two classic favorites—apple crisp and creamy cheesecake—into one treat that’s just as impressive to present as it is to eat. A buttery graham cracker crust is topped with our creamy caramel and cinnamon cheesecake before adding the pièce de résistance: the apple crisp-inspired topping.

While you don’t have to be a baking pro to make this cheesecake, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here’s everything you need to know:

The best apples for baking:
We follow the same logic for this recipe that we do with our classic apple crisp recipe. For baking, you want a flavorful apple that will soften slightly, but not turn into applesauce. Three apple varieties are at the top of our best-for-crisp list: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady. You can use all of one variety or use a mix of apples, which will give your dessert a deeper, more complex flavor.

Top tips for making apple crisp cheesecake:
— Prevent cracking. Just because this cheesecake is heavy on the toppings doesn't mean it's protected from cracking. If you want to avoid any potential cracking, a water bath is needed. You’ll also want to let your cheesecake cool after baking by propping the oven door open—it’s the best way to guarantee your cheesecake will cool gradually, thus avoiding any cracks.
— The crust. The crust is arguably everyone’s favorite part of cheesecake, and it’s super-simple to make—just finely crushed graham crackers, melted butter, a little sugar, salt, and some cinnamon (for the fall vibes) mixed together and pressed into a springform pan.
— The topping. One of the best parts of this cheesecake has to be the apple crisp-inspired topping. It’s pretty showstopping all on its own, but if you’re looking to really take this cheesecake over the top, a little whipped cream and caramel drizzle never hurt anyone. 😉

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Yields:: 12 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 7 hrs 30 mins
Cal/Serv:: 545

Ingredients

For the crust

Cooking spray
12
graham crackers, crushed
6 Tbsp.
melted butter
1 tsp.
ground cinnamon
1/4 c.
granulated sugar
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt

For the cheesecake

4
(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/4 c.
caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
1/4 c.
granulated sugar
3
large eggs
1/4 c.
sour cream
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp.
all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
1/4 tsp.
ground cinnamon

For the topping

1/4 c.
packed brown sugar
1/4 c.
all-purpose flour
1/4 c.
old fashioned oats
1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
4 Tbsp.
butter, softened
1
apple, peeled and finely chopped
Whipped topping, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 325° and grease an 8" or 9" springform pan with cooking spray.
2. Step 2Make crust: In a large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Press into bottom of prepared pan and up the sides.
3. Step 3In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat cream cheese, caramel, and sugar together until completely smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla. Add flour, salt, and cinnamon and beat until just combined. Pour mixture over crust.
4. Step 4In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and salt, then cut in butter with a fork or pastry cutter. Scatter apples in an even layer over top of cheesecake, then top with an even layer of the oat topping.
5. Step 5Wrap bottom of pan in aluminum foil and place in a large roasting pan. Pour in enough boiling water to come up halfway in the baking pan. Bake until center of cheesecake only slightly jiggles, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
6. Step 6Turn off oven, prop open oven door, and let cheesecake cool in oven, 1 hour. Remove foil and refrigerate cheesecake for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
7. Step 7When ready to serve, drizzle with caramel and serve slices topped with whipped topping, if desired.