Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Crust Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 160ºC (325ºF). In a food processor, combine digestive or graham crackers with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and dark brown sugar until finely crushed. Slowly drizzle in melted butter, mixing until the texture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
Apple Preparation
- Dice fresh apples into small chunks and toss them with granulated sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Let them sit for about 15 minutes.
Crumble Preparation
- In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, and softened butter. Blend until crumbly and set aside.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, then blend in sour cream, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time until mixed.
Assembly and Baking
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Layer cinnamon sugar apples on top and sprinkle with crumble. Bake for 1 hour and 20-30 minutes.
Cooling
- After baking, let cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow sufficient chilling time for flavors to meld.
