Description
Sweet apple pie flavors merge seamlessly with creamy cheesecake in this irresistible dessert masterpiece. Warm cinnamon and tender apples nestled in silky cream cheese create a delightful experience that will enchant you with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Pie Filling:
- 4 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crust and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Create the graham cracker crust by blending crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press firmly into the pan bottom. Bake for 8-10 minutes and allow to cool completely.
- Craft the apple pie filling by combining apples, sugars, spices, cornstarch, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until apples soften and mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, then incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
- Blend in vanilla extract and sour cream, optional adding a hint of cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Layer the cheesecake by spreading half the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Distribute half the apple pie filling atop the cheesecake batter, creating an elegant marbled effect.
- Carefully pour remaining cheesecake filling over the apple layer, then top with remaining apple mixture.
- Optionally create subtle swirls using a knife for visual appeal.
- Wrap springform pan’s exterior with aluminum foil to prevent water infiltration.
- Position cheesecake in a large roasting pan, surrounding with hot water halfway up the pan’s sides.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until center is barely set with a gentle jiggle.
- After baking, turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly ajar for one hour.
- Remove and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve this luxurious dessert that marries classic apple pie with rich, creamy cheesecake.
Notes
- Prevent apple filling from sinking by coating apple slices lightly in cornstarch before cooking, ensuring they stay suspended in the cheesecake layers.
- Create a more stable cheesecake texture by bringing all cold ingredients to room temperature before mixing, which helps prevent cracking and ensures smooth blending.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of salt to the cheesecake batter and using a mix of sweet and tart apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for balanced taste.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies, making the dessert accessible for different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 53 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg