Description
Mary’s apple crumble cheesecake intertwines classic American dessert traditions with creamy indulgence. Layers of cinnamon-spiced apples and silky cream cheese create a delightful fusion slice you’ll crave after each savory meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 6 tbsps (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Crust Foundation: Pulverize graham crackers into ultra-fine, uniform crumbs, blending with sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Crust Setting: Press the crumb blend firmly and evenly into the springform pan’s bottom, creating a compact, aromatic base layer.
- Initial Baking: Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 325F (163C) for 10 minutes, allowing it to solidify and develop a crisp, golden texture.
- Cooling Phase: Remove the crust and allow it to cool completely, ensuring a stable and sturdy foundation for subsequent layers.
Notes
- Precision Crushing: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor for ultra-fine, consistent crumbs that create a smooth, compact crust.
- Butter Binding Technique: Ensure melted butter is evenly distributed to help crumbs stick together without becoming overly greasy.
- Temperature Control: Allow crust to cool completely before adding cheesecake filling to prevent structural breakdown and maintain crisp texture.
- Non-Stick Insurance: Line pan bottom with parchment paper for easy removal and pristine presentation of the final dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg