Apple Crisp Cheesecake

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Set oven to 325°F (160°C).

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2. Make the Crust

Mix graham crumbs + melted butter + sugar + cinnamon.
Press firmly into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake 8 minutes. Set aside.

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3. Prepare the Apple Layer

In a skillet, cook:

• Butter
• Apples
• Brown sugar
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Lemon juice

Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
Let cool slightly.

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4. Make the Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar, then eggs (one at a time), vanilla, and sour cream.
Mix until creamy — don’t overbeat.

Pour filling over crust.

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5. Add the Apple Layer

Spoon the cooked apples evenly over the cheesecake filling.

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6. Add the Crisp Topping

In a bowl combine:

• Oats
• Brown sugar
• Flour
• Cold butter cubes
• Cinnamon
• Salt

Use fingers to crumble into a coarse, sandy mixture.
Sprinkle over the apples.

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7. Bake

Bake 55–70 minutes, until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour (prevents cracking).

Then refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.

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⭐ Serve With

• Caramel sauce drizzle
• Whipped cream
• Vanilla ice cream
• Extra warm sautéed apples

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🍎 Tip for Perfection

The crisp topping stays crisp even after chilling — but you can broil it for 1–2 minutes before cooling for extra crunch!

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