Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with this decadent Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake recipe. Creamy cheesecake meets spiced apples in a graham cracker crust, creating a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake layer:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
For the apple pie filling:
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
For topping (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Cinnamon sugar
- Crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until fully combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.
- Make the apple pie filling: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 6–8 minutes until apples begin to soften. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Let cool completely.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Fold in sour cream.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Spoon half of the apple pie filling evenly over the batter. Repeat with remaining cheesecake batter and top with the rest of the apple mixture. Smooth the top.
- Place the pan into a large roasting pan and fill with 1 inch of hot water to create a water bath. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but set around the edges. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or crushed graham crackers before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a more balanced sweetness.
- Cheesecake can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- To prevent cracks, avoid overmixing, and don’t skip the water bath if possible.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
