Name: Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake (Rich, Creamy & Fall Favorite)
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 24 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ¾ cup old-fashioned oats; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup brown sugar; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed; Caramel sauce, for drizzling

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar

Cheesecake Filling

24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Layer

3 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Crisp Topping

¾ cup old-fashioned oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Topping

Caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and lump-free.

Step 3: Prepare the Apple Layer

In a bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside to allow flavors to blend.

Step 4: Make the Crisp Topping

In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5: Assemble and Bake

Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Spoon apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer. Sprinkle crisp topping generously over the apples. Bake for 60–70 minutes, until the center is just slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
Avoid overmixing once eggs are added to prevent cracking.
Baking low and slow ensures a creamy texture.
Cooling gradually helps prevent surface cracks.