Apple Cheesecake Crumb Pie is a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with spiced apples and a delicious crumb topping, perfect for gatherings or holidays.
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Serving Size 8pieces
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 ½cupsgraham cracker crumbs
½cupgranulated sugar
½cupunsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
16ouncescream cheese, softened
¾cupgranulated sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3largeeggs
2cupspeeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonnutmeg (optional)
For the Crumb Topping
1cupall-purpose flour
½cupbrown sugar, packed
½cupunsalted butter, softened
1teaspoonground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie pan.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg (if using). Gently fold the spiced apples into the cheesecake mixture.
Baking
Pour the filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, softened butter, and ground cinnamon. Use your hands or a fork to create a crumbly texture.
Evenly distribute the crumb topping over the cheesecake filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and the crumb topping is golden brown.
Cooling and Serving
Once baked, cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Slice the pie and serve it straight from the refrigerator or allow it to come to room temperature.
Notes
For the best presentation, serve chilled, garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. A scoop of vanilla ice cream makes a delightful pairing. The pie is best served cold after it has had time to set.