Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease the 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to maintain airiness.
- Mix in sour cream and flour until combined without overmixing.
- Prepare the apple filling by mixing melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently till well-coated.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula.
- Spread the apple filling evenly over the cheesecake batter.
- Top with remaining cheesecake batter, smoothing the top once more.
- For the crumble, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and flour until crumbly, then sprinkle over the cheesecake.
- Bake for about 1 hour until edges are set and center jiggles slightly; cool for 30 minutes.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality cream cheese and fresh, tart apples. Allow sufficient chilling time for flavor development.
