Chai-Spiced Apple Crisp Cheesecake (Printable Version)
Creamy cheesecake layered with chai-spiced apples and crisp oat topping for a flavorful dessert experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 7 oz graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Chai-Spiced Apples
05 - 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, diced
06 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
13 - Pinch of ground black pepper
14 - Pinch of salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
15 - 24 oz cream cheese, softened
16 - 1 cup granulated sugar
17 - 3 large eggs
18 - 1/2 cup sour cream
19 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Oat Crisp Topping
21 - 3/4 cup rolled oats
22 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
23 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
24 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
25 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cubed
26 - Pinch of salt
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the base of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the base of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, combine diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, allspice, black pepper, and salt. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples are tender but not mushy. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in sour cream, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour until the mixture is cohesive and velvety.
05 - Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Distribute half of the chai-spiced apples over the batter. Gently add the remaining cheesecake batter and arrange the rest of the apples on top, swirling them lightly into the batter with a spatula.
06 - In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until a crumbly texture forms. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the top layer.
07 - Bake in the center of the oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly wobbly.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to cool fully at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses familiar pantry staples for both the filling and topping
- Brings together the best of cheesecake and apple crisp in a single dessert
- Ready for any season but especially delightful in autumn
- Can be made ahead perfect for entertaining
02 -
- High in protein and fiber thanks to apples and oats
- Freezes beautifully if wrapped well slices stay creamy after thawing
- A single cake serves a crowd
03 -
- Bring your cream cheese and eggs to room temperature for the smoothest filling possible
- If you love extra texture double the oat crisp on top for mega crunch
- Letting the cake chill overnight makes slicing clean and helps the flavors marry for an even better taste