Autumn Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

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I loooove this cheesecake. If you like apple pie and cheesecake, you will adore this dessert!

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups of graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbs. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 stick of melted butter
Filling:
3 (8oz. packages of cream cheese) softened
1 cup of sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup of sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Topping:
4 cups granny smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1/3 cup of sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
Crumb Topping:
1 cup of brown sugar
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1/4 cup of diced, cold butter

Preparation:
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. 
  • Press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool. 
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, mix cream cheese and sugar until well combined. 
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 
  • Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. 
  • Pour into the cooled crust. 
  • In a medium bowl add the apples and lemon juice. 
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for a couple of minutes, or just until the apple slices are slightly bendable. Add the sugar and cinnamon and toss to coat. 
  • Arrange the apples on top of the filling in a circular pattern. 
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cold butter with a fork until it resembles corn meal. Sprinkle this crumb topping on top of the apples. 
  • Bake for 70 minutes. 
  • Turn the oven off and leave the oven door slightly ajar and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 45 minutes. 
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife through the sides of the pan to loosen the cheesecake so that when it cools it doesn't crack. 
  • Let it cool completely. 
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. 
  • Remove the sides of the pan and serve the cheesecake with caramel topping or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!

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