apple crumble cheesecake

Insanely good and incredibly easy to make, this Apple Crumble Cheesecake with Salted Caramel sauce will become your favourite fall dessert!

Apple Crumble Cheesecake With Salted Caramel Sauce

80 g Digestive cookies (crumbs)

g butter

cinnamon

brown sugar

g cream cheese (room temperature)

sugar

lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

eggs (room temperature)

vanilla extract

apples

g sugar

nutmeg

all-purpose flour

g rolled oats

unsalted butter (room temperature)

150 g caster sugar

water

heavy cream

salt

apple crumble cheesecake with salted caramel sauce

Preheat your fan oven to 150°C (300°F) or 165°C if you&#x27;re not using a fan oven. Line the bottom of a 18 cm (7 inch) springform pan with baking paper. Set aside.

Using a food processor ground your cookies. In a separate bowl, combine them with melted butter, cinnamon and granulated sugar using a spoon. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 5-6 minutes then set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract and lemon juice until combined and smooth. Add one egg at the time, scraping the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is thoroughly combined. Set aside while you prepare the topping.

Peel and dice apples. You should have around 130 g of diced apple. If you put too much, the filling might not support the topping. In a small bowl, combine apples with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Make streusel topping by mixing together all-purpose flour, rolled oats, unsalted butter and sugar. Squeezing it with your hands, you should be able to form small clumps to scatter over apples.

Pour the filling over a cooled and baked cookie crust. Smooth it out with a small offset spatula. Sprinkle with prepared apples, then with streusel topping. You might not need all of it. Bake for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven.

Once it&#x27;s done, place the pan on a cooling rack and leave it to cool to room temperature. Then put the cheesecake in the fridge to cool completely, at least 4 hours.

Before serving, generously drizzle over caramel sauce. Enjoy!

In a thick bottom saucepan combine sugar and water. Make sure every sugar granule is covered with water. Heat it up over medium to high heat, until it reaches golden amber colour. DO NOT STIR IT. This will take about 15 minutes.

While the sugar is dissolving, heat the heavy cream to a simmer. Once the sugar syrup reaches a desired colour, pour the heavy cream over it in a steady stream, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula. There will be a lot of bubbles and steam, be careful not to burn yourself.

Once all the bubbles have subsided, put the saucepan back on the stove and cook it for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. When it&#x27;s done, put the caramel sauce in a clean jar and leave it to cool to room temperature.

for the salted caramel sauce

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

butter

(24 ounces, 750 grams) cream cheese, softened

plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)

vanilla

eggs

peeled, sliced, apples (about 3)

all purpose flour

oats

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 Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate fall dessert! A perfectly baked, creamy vanilla cinnamon cheesecake filling surrounds layers of caramelized apples, atop a crisp graham cracker crust. Top off this beauty with a layer of spiced apples, a buttery oat crumble, and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce. It&#039;s a delicious apple pie in cheesecake form - without any of the hassle of pie crust!

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

apples (588 grams)

salted butter

apple cider

light brown sugar, packed

tsp nutmeg

cloves

allspice

lemon juice (to taste)

cornstarch

cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (300 grams. See note)

+ 3 tbsp salted butter, melted (155 grams)

cream cheese, at room temperature (use the full-fat, block style)

granulated sugar (308 grams)

eggs,

sour cream,

tsp vanilla extract

apples (588 to 625 grams)

brown sugar, packed

lemon juice

all-purpose flour (33 grams)

old-fashioned whole rolled oats

brown sugar, packed (55 grams)

butter,

sugar (210 grams)

tbsp salted butter, cubed (85 grams)

+ 1 tbsp heavy cream

flaky sea salt

Prep: Read through the recipe before you begin to ensure you have everything you need, as there are a few elements at play here. They can be broken down over multiple days to break things up! See make-ahead tips at the bottom of this recipe.

Make the Apple Filling: Peel &amp; slice your apples between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick. Add all apple filling ingredients to a medium pan over medium high heat. Cook for 8-14 minutes, stirring lazily the whole time, until desired tenderness is reached. If the liquid all dries up at any point, add a splash more cider or water to keep things saucy. Once apples reach desired tenderness, if the filling isn&#39;t thickened like in my photos, thicken by stirring together 2 tsp cornstarch and 2 tsp water until dissolved. add to the apple filling over medium heat, and cook, stirring, for 30-60 seconds. This will thicken the juices.Transfer apple mixture &amp; thickened juices to a medium bowl to cool (at room temp or in the fridge if making ahead).

Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and make sure the bottom is securely fastened. Stir together crust ingredients and press into prepared pan and up the sides a bit (see photos above). Bake this for 10 minutes. Set aside. Keep the oven on at 350. Fill a large pot with water and set it on your stove, and get out a large roasting pan – you&#39;ll need this for your water bath later.

Make the Cheesecake: Remember that your cold ingredients need to come to room temp before you start or the filling won&#39;t turn out. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with electric mixer until creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add the sugar &amp; mix until well incorporated, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as you go. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed after each until just incorporated. Add the vanilla, sour cream, and spices, and mix until just incorporated. Start your pot of water boiling on the stovetop before you start assembling the cheesecake into the crust. Pour half the batter into the baked crust, then spoon the apple filling over the top of the batter in an even layer. Pour on the remaining batter and smooth with an offset spatula.

Prep Water Bath: Set your pan of cheesecake on a rack positioned in the center of the oven, and place the roasting pan on the rack below, or wrap the base of the cheesecake pan in foil and place it inside a 10-inch cake pan inside of the roasting dish. Pour the boiling water into the roasting pan in both scenarios. Both of these methods ensure no leaks.

Bake: Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour and 35 to 1 hour and 50 minutes. When done, the cheesecake will have only a slight wobble in the center, and a knife inserted into the edge will come out clean, and will have just a bit of thick batter when inserted into the center.Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour before removing it.

Cool &amp; Chill: Once the hour is up, remove the pan from the oven. It should be cool enough to handle. Remove the foil and set the springform pan on a wire rack. Let cool completely at room temp, then cover with foil and refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 1 day before removing from the pan &amp; serving.Time Saving Tip: Make the elements below - the crumble, caramel, and apple topping - while the cheesecake bakes or while it cools and chills.

Make Crumble Topping: Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut the cold butter into chunks, then add to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or two forks until you have a crumbly mixture. Spread into an even layer on your prepared cookie sheet and bake for 22 to 27 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely.

Make Salted Caramel Sauce: Make the caramel sauce according to my 10-minute Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe. This blog post includes step-by-step photos &amp; troubleshooting tips along with the recipe. Let cool before using on the cheesecake.

Make Apple Pie Topping: Peel &amp; slice your apples between 1/2 and 3/4 inch thick. Add all apple filling ingredients to a medium pan over medium high heat. Cook for 8-14 minutes, and repeat all the steps from the apple filling section above, just like you did for the filling. Transfer apple mixture &amp; thickened juices to a medium bowl to cool (at room temp or in the fridge if making ahead).

Serve + Store: Top the cooled cheesecake with your apple pie topping, a generous layer of the crumble topping, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Slice the cheesecake and enjoy!

Make-Ahead Tips: -Apple Filling/Topping: This can be made up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge in an airtight container. -Caramel Sauce: Make up to 5 days in advance. Cool and store in a mason jar in the fridge. -Crumble: This can be made 2-3 days ahead. Let cool and store in an airtight container at room temp.

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