apple cheesecake recipe

This apple crisp cheesecake is absolutely amazing - creamy cheesecake topped with cinnamon apples, a crumble topping, and caramel sauce!

Apple Crisp Cheesecake

graham cracker crumbs

sugar

butter

(24 ounces, 750 grams) cream cheese, softened

plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)

vanilla

eggs

peeled, sliced, apples (about 3)

cinnamon

all purpose flour

oats

brown sugar

Salted caramel sauce (or regular caramel sauce, optional)

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In a small bowl, stir together the graham...

In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. 

Drizzle the melted butter over top and stir...

Drizzle the melted butter over top and stir until everything is evenly combined.

Press the graham cracker crust evenly over the...

Press the graham cracker crust evenly over the bottom of a 9” springform pan, and 1/2-1 inch up the sides.

Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes. It should...

Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes. It should look dry after baking.

Remove the crust from the oven and let...

Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool.

Decrease the oven temperature to 275 degrees F.

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer,...

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese until it is smooth and fluffy.

Add the Greek yogurt and whip to combine.

Add the sugar, vanilla, and eggs, and whip...

Add the sugar, vanilla, and eggs, and whip until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust,...

Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust, smoothing the top.

In a medium bowl, stir together the sliced...

In a medium bowl, stir together the sliced apples, sugar, and cinnamon.

Spoon the apples over top of the cheesecake...

Spoon the apples over top of the cheesecake batter, spreading them out as evenly as possible to cover the top of the cheesecake.

In a small bowl, stir together the flour,...

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. 

Drizzle the melted butter over top of this...

Drizzle the melted butter over top of this mixture and stir until it is completely combined.

Sprinkle the crumble topping over top of the...

Sprinkle the crumble topping over top of the apples on the cheesecake, spreading it over the cake evenly.

The cake will come right up to the...

The cake will come right up to the top of the springform pan.

Bake the cheesecake at 275 degrees F for...

Bake the cheesecake at 275 degrees F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until an instant read thermometer placed in the centre of the cheesecake reads 150F.

Once the cheesecake has reached 150F in the...

Once the cheesecake has reached 150F in the centre, turn off the oven, prop open the oven door with a potholder or the handle of a wooden spoon, and let the cheesecake sit in the warm oven for an hour.

After an hour, take the cheesecake out of...

After an hour, take the cheesecake out of the oven. 

Run a thin, sharp knife around the edge...

Run a thin, sharp knife around the edge of the pan, and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. This will take 3-4 hours.

Once it’s cool, chill the cheesecake overnight (or...

Once it’s cool, chill the cheesecake overnight (or for at least 8 hours) in the refrigerator before slicing and serving it.

Before serving, drizzle the cheesecake with salted caramel...

Before serving, drizzle the cheesecake with salted caramel sauce, if desired.

Cover any leftover cheesecake with plastic wrap, and...

Cover any leftover cheesecake with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Caramel apple cheesecake captures all of the flavors of the classic fall treat. Make this impressive dessert for your next holiday gathering!

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

butter (melted)

salt

cream cheese (4 8-ounce packs, softened)

flour

vanilla extract

caramel sauce

heavy whipping cream

eggs (at room temperature)

apples (peeled and chopped)

brown sugar (packed)

nutmeg

butter (cold)

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9” springform pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

Start by pulsing graham crackers in a food processor until you get about 1 ½ cups crumbs. Add in all remaining crust ingredients and pulse until well combined.

Pour the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan and using a clean hand or a spatula, press down to form the crust. Be sure to take some up the sides of the pan as well.

Bake on 350 for about 10 minutes.

Start by adding your room temperature cream cheese into the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment.

Cream until light and fluffy and you do not see any lumps.

Add sugar and flour and mix for about 1 minute.

Add the caramel sauce and mix until just combined.

While the mixture is on low speed, add vanilla extract and the heavy whipping cream and mix for 1-2 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.

Add each egg one at a time. Allow each egg to combine fully before adding the next.

Gently fold in the chopped apples.

Pour the filling into the prepared crust and prepare the crumble by adding all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix until you get a nice crumble and sprinkle evenly all over the top of the cheesecake. (NOTE: you can also double the recipe if you want to add even more crumble to the top)

Bake at 350 for 15 minutes then reduce the heat to 200 degrees F. and bake for an additional 55 minutes-1 hour or until the center slightly jiggles.

Once the cheesecake is done baking, crack the oven door and allow the cheesecake to sit for about 15 minutes. Then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

Refrigerate overnight until completely set.

Once the cheesecake is set, top with caramel sauce, serve, and enjoy!

Cheesecake Filling

This No-Bake Apple Crumble Cheesecake combines a buttery biscuit crust, creamy cinnamon cheesecake filling, caramelized apples, and crisp crumble topping. Finished with a drizzle of salted caramel, it’s an easy make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for fall and holiday gatheringsRecipe Update: This recipe was updated in September 2026 with new ingredient ratios, improved instructions, and updated step-by-step photos.

No-Bake Apple Crumble Cheesecake

g Butter* (melted; see notes for options)

80 g All Purpose Flour

55 g Cane Sugar* (or castor sugar)

Salt

tsp Cinnamon Powder

g Light Brown Sugar

tsp Vanilla Extract

tsp Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tsp water)

225 g Graham Crackers (or digestive biscuits crushed into fine crumbs)

110 g Butter* (melted; see notes for options)

450 g Cream Cheese* (room temperature; see notes for options)

Sugar (or icing sugar)

480 ml Whipping Cream* (cold; see notes for options)

45 g Powdered Sugar (or icing sugar)

Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe (click for recipe)

Combine sugar, all-purpose flour, salt & cinnamon in a bowl.

Add melted butter. Mix until it is crumbly.

Chill in the fridge/freezer until ready to use. You can store it in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Spread the cold crumble on a tray lined with baking paper.

Bake at 375℉ or 190°C for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.

Let it cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Crumble Topping Instructions

Peel &amp; slice apples into smaller pieces.

In a saucepan combine chopped apple, sugar, cinnamon & vanilla.

Cook on medium heat until the apples are almost cooked and softened.

Mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry, then stir it into the apples. Cook until the mixture thickens.

Let it come to a boil, remove from heat. Transfer to a heat proof container. Place it in the fridge to cool completely.

Caramelized Apple Topping Instructions

Use an 9-inch (22cm) springform pan. Line the base of the pan with baking paper.

Use a food processor to crush the biscuits into fine crumbs, if you don't have a food processor, bash the biscuits gently with a rolling pin in a bowl or a Ziplock bag.

Mix the melted butter into the biscuit crumbs and press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the springform pan. Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes to set

Biscuit Base Instructions

Use a stand mixer or a bowl and an electric hand whisk to whip whipping cream and 45g (6 tbsp) of powdered sugar until medium peaks form. Keep it cold in the fridge.

Use a stand mixer or an electric hand whisk to mix cream cheese, 180g (1+3/4 cup) powdered sugar until smooth without any lumps for 3-4 minutes.

Add vanilla extract, cinnamon powder & mix. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in three additions, mixing just until combined after each addition.

Pour all the cheesecake mixture on top of the biscuit base and spread it in an even layer.

Refrigerate for at least 6-7 hours or preferably overnight to set.

Gently release the sides of the springform pan with an offset spatula. Place the cheesecake on a plate.

Top with caramelized apples, baked crumble and caramel sauce.

Serve immediately, store any leftovers in the fridge and eat within 2-3 days

Store the cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, keep the crumble topping separate and add it just before serving so it stays crisp.

Cinnamon Cheesecake Filling Instructions

I tried this recipe out of curiosity, but I wasn't sure I'd like the cold apples on top of the cream. I was also worried that the eggless, tickener free cream wouldn't have the flavor and texture I was looking for. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful combination of flavors. This one of the most extraordinary cakes I've ever made! Thr recipe is perfect, balanced in such a way as to yeald an incredible result: a perfect combination of softness and crunch with the sweet and tart touch of apples. THANK YOU SO MUCH AND CONGRATULATIONS

Hi Saloni
I tried this recipe. I quite like the flavour.
However the caramelised apples keep dripping down to the crust.
I would like it to be less messy? What would you suggest to make the apple filling less liquidy?
Can I put more corn starch to it ?

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