Apple Streusel Cheesecake
Decadent layered cheesecake with cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples, buttery brown sugar crust, and a crumbly streusel topping finished with caramel drizzle. A Paula Deen classic.
Ingredients
Bottom Crust
Main Filling
Apples
Streusel Topping
Equipment Needed
- 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan
- stand mixer
- pastry blender
Ingredients
Bottom Crust
Main Filling
Apples
Streusel Topping
Equipment Needed
- 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan
- stand mixer
- pastry blender
Instructions
Prepare the Bottom Crust
- 1
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
- 3
Press into pan
Press evenly into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake crust
Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Make the Main Filling
- 1
Beat cream cheese
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
- 2
Add eggs and vanilla
Add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- 3
Pour over crust
Pour over warm crust.
Prepare the Apple Layer
- 1
Mix apples with spices
In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 2
Layer apples
Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture.
Make Streusel Topping and Bake
- 1
Prepare streusel
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup oats, and 1/2 cup softened butter.
- 2
Add topping
Sprinkle streusel evenly over apple layer.
- 3
Bake cheesecake
Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set.
- 4
Finish with caramel
Drizzle with caramel topping.
Cook's Notes
A Paula Deen signature dessert combining creamy cheesecake with spiced apples and a buttery streusel topping. The caramel drizzle adds an elegant finishing touch. Best served chilled after cooling completely.
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