Description

A rich and comforting fall dessert combining creamy cheesecake, spiced apple filling, and a buttery oat crumble topping, finished optionally with a caramel drizzle.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)

1/4 cup sour cream

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 medium apples, peeled and diced

2 tbsp granulated sugar (for apples)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for apples)

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp lemon juice

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for crumble)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside.
In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
Pour cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
In a bowl, toss diced apples with 2 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Spread evenly over the cheesecake layer.
In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until center is mostly set. Let cool completely at room temperature.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice into squares before serving.

Notes

Drizzle warm caramel sauce on top for an extra indulgent finish.

Pears can be used instead of apples for variation.

Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumble for crunch.

Gingersnap crumbs make a great crust alternative.

A dash of cardamom in the apple filling adds an aromatic twist.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Microwave individual slices for 20–30 seconds to serve warm.

Not recommended for freezing due to texture changes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 370
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg