Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 🍞
1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍮
6 tablespoons (84g) unsalted butter, melted 🥖
For the cheesecake:
16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened 🧀
1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍮
2 large eggs 🥚
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 💧
1 cup sour cream 🥛
For the apple topping:
6-8 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced 🍎
1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍮
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
1 teaspoon cinnamon ❀️
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ❀️
1/4 teaspoon salt 💸
1/2 cup rolled oats 🥣
1/2 cup brown sugar 🍮
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 🌰
Preparation Steps:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 🔄
2️⃣ Prepare crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. 🍰
3️⃣ Bake crust: 10 minutes, then set aside. ⏰
4️⃣ Prepare cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour into crust. 🍰
5️⃣ Bake cheesecake: 45-50 minutes or until set. ⏰
6️⃣ Prepare apple topping: Mix sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. 🍎
7️⃣ Add oat mixture: Mix rolled oats, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts (if using). 🥣
8️⃣ Assemble: Top cheesecake with apple mixture, then oat mixture. 🍰
9️⃣ Bake: 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. ⏰
Notes and Tips:
To prevent cracking, ensure the cheesecake cools slowly and evenly.
Use a variety of apples that hold their shape during baking.
Don't overmix the cheesecake batter or oat topping.
If using walnuts, toast them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to enhance flavor.
Enjoy your delicious Apple Crisp Cheesecake! 🍰👨🍳
