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Apple Crisp Cheesecake with Caramel Crunch

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Apple Crisp Cheesecake with Caramel Crunch combines creamy cheesecake with a spiced apple topping and buttery crisp crunch. Perfect for fall, this indulgent dessert is a showstopper for any occasion.

Ingredients

Crust:
2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons butter, melted

Cheesecake:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

Apples:
3 Gala apples, peeled and diced

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Crisp Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup quick oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform or regular pie pan with nonstick spray.

Prepare the Crust:

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl.

  2. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Cheesecake:

  1. Beat softened cream cheese and brown sugar together until smooth.

  2. Add vanilla, cinnamon, and flour, mixing until incorporated.

  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  4. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, smoothing the top.

Prepare the Apples:

  1. Toss diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spoon evenly over the cheesecake batter.

Prepare the Crisp Topping:

  1. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.

  2. Sprinkle evenly over the apples and cheesecake layer.

Bake:

  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly. The topping should be golden brown.

  2. Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour, then remove to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Caramel Crunch (optional):

  1. Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake just before serving.

Notes

You can use different apple varieties like Granny Smith for tartness or Fuji for extra sweetness.

For a gluten-free option, swap out the graham cracker crumbs for gluten-free ones.

The crisp topping can be swapped for chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, or a salted caramel drizzle.