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Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Irresistible Apple Crumble Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust

This Apple Crumble Cheesecake with Biscoff Crust is a delightful autumn dessert perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 350 g Biscoff Cookies Adds a sweet, spiced flavor
  • 150 g Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option
Crumble Topping
  • 55 g Unsalted Butter Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 50 g All-Purpose Flour Consider using gluten-free blend if needed
  • 50 g Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a lower glycemic substitute
  • 20 g Rolled Oats Quick oats work just as well
Apple Filling
  • 3 pieces Tart Apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn recommended
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can serve as an alternative
Cheesecake Filling
  • 690 g Cream Cheese Neufchâtel cheese offers a lighter option
  • 75 g Granulated Sugar
  • 100 g Greek Yogurt Feel free to use sour cream instead
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg) Infuses warm, fall flavors
  • 3 Eggs For an egg-free version, use flax eggs or egg replacer

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Springform pan
  • Small pot

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Crush 350g of Biscoff cookies into fine crumbs. Mix with 150g of melted unsalted butter. Press into a lined 9" springform pan and chill for 30 minutes.
Crumble Topping Preparation
  1. Combine 55g melted butter, 50g flour, 50g brown sugar, and 20g oats until crumbly. Set aside.
Apple Cooking
  1. Peel and slice tart apples. Cook with 50g brown sugar, a teaspoon of cinnamon, and 2 tsp cornstarch for 8-10 minutes until tender.
Oven Preheating
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Cheesecake Batter Mixing
  1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and ground spices until smooth.
Egg Incorporation
  1. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Cheesecake Assembly
  1. Pour batter over chilled crust, layer the cooked apples, and sprinkle crumble topping.
Cheesecake Baking
  1. Bake for 65-70 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
Cooling and Chilling
  1. Let cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Perfect for gatherings and can be made a day in advance.

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