Description
Delightful no-bake apple pie cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake layers with classic apple pie flavors. Crisp graham cracker crust and spiced apple topping create a perfect dessert you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 5 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, pressing the mixture into a springform pan to create a solid, uniform base. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set the foundation.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until velvety, blending in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Fold in freshly whipped cream to achieve a cloud-like, luxurious consistency.
- Apple Topping Development: Simmer diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until tender and caramelized. Thicken the mixture with a cornstarch slurry, creating a glossy, rich sauce. Allow to cool completely.
- Assembly and Chilling: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust, then lavishly top with the cooled apple mixture. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow flavors to harmonize and texture to set perfectly.
- Finishing Touches: Prior to serving, elevate the dessert’s presentation with an elegant drizzle of caramel sauce, a graceful dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for added complexity and visual allure.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, ensuring a compact base that resists moisture from the filling and apple topping.
- Maintain Creamy Texture: Whip cream cheese at room temperature to avoid lumps, and fold whipped cream gently to preserve the light, airy consistency of the cheesecake.
- Control Apple Moisture: Drain excess liquid from cooked apples before adding to the cheesecake to prevent a watery topping that could compromise the dessert’s structural integrity.
- Optimize Chilling Time: Allow the cheesecake to set for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to develop maximum flavor depth and achieve the perfect sliceable texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg