Description
A delightful fusion of classic apple pie and creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 4 medium)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup flour.
- Spoon apple mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Pour remaining cream cheese mixture over the apples.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup flour and cut-in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the cheesecake.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and eggs.
- Do not overmix the batter once the eggs are added.
- Cooling the cheesecake gradually helps prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
Keywords: apple pie, cheesecake, dessert, baking