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Brown Butter Apple Crumble Cheesecake Delight

Indulge in this brown butter apple crumble cheesecake featuring creamy layers of cheesecake, spiced apples, and a crunchy crumble topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 15 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 pounds cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Apple Topping
  • 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for apples)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (for apples)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for apples)
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar (for crumble)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumble)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for crumble)
For Serving
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Cooling rack
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl.
  2. Transfer the crumb mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumble, then add cold butter and form crumbs.
  4. Spread the crumble on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, then cool completely.
  5. Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden, then allow to cool.
  6. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth, then add sour cream, vanilla, and cooled brown butter.
  7. Add cornstarch and salt, then incorporate eggs one at a time.
  8. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 45-60 minutes.
  9. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  10. Prepare the apple topping by cooking diced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  11. Thicken the apple filling with cornstarch mixed with cold water, then cool completely.
  12. Assemble the cheesecake by topping it with the cooled apples and crumble, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
  13. Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the delightful flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Follow the tips for perfectly browned butter and texture. Chill overnight for the best results.

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