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Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Indulgent Apple Crumble Cheesecake That's Pure Comfort

This Apple Crumble Cheesecake is a warm, comforting dessert combining creamy cheesecake with cinnamon-spiced apples and a crunchy crumble topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 8 cookies Biscoff Cookies substitute with graham crackers or digestive biscuits if desired
  • ½ cup Butter melted
For the Crumble
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar can be substituted with light brown sugar for a milder taste
  • 1 cup Flour gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free version
  • ½ cup Oats instant oats can be substituted if needed
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn) peeled, cored, and sliced
  • ¾ cup Sugar adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon freshly grated yields the best flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated yields the best flavor
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese full-fat for the best texture
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt substitute with sour cream if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla for the best results
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Apple Crumble Cheesecake
  1. Prepare Crust: Crush Biscoff cookies into fine crumbs, combine with melted butter, and press into the bottom of a lined springform pan.
  2. Make Crumble: Combine flour, oats, and brown sugar; mix with melted butter until crumbly.
  3. Cook Apples: Peel, core, and slice apples, sauté with brown sugar and cinnamon until tender.
  4. Combine Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, Greek yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then eggs, mixing until just combined.
  5. Layer & Bake: Pour filling over the crust, layer apples, sprinkle crumble, and bake at 325°F for 65-70 minutes.
  6. Cool & Refrigerate: Cool at room temperature for an hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy components are at room temperature to minimize lumps. Monitor baking time closely, as ovens vary.

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