Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Apple Crumble Cheesecake. This delectable treat brilliantly marries the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of tender apples and a crunchy streusel topping. The unique biscoff crust not only enhances the flavor but also adds a delightful texture that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Make it ahead of time for a stress-free celebration or simply enjoy it as a sweet treat to brighten your day.
Ingredients
- 350 g Lotus biscoff cookies
- 150 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 55 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 50 g brown sugar
- 20 g rolled oats
- 3 tart apples (peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/8" thick slices)
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 690 g cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 75 g granulated sugar
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Crush biscoff cookies and mix with melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Toss apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add remaining cheesecake ingredients and mix until combined.
- Layer half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, followed by half of the apple filling; repeat layers.
- Prepare streusel topping by mixing melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and oats until crumbly; sprinkle on top.
- Bake for about 85 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center; cool gradually before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Consider baking in a water bath to prevent cracks. Customize with different fruits like pears or berries if desired.