Apple Crumble Cheesecake

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 cups peeled, sliced apples (about 2 large)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter; press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream; mix until just combined. Pour over cooled crust.
3. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add apples, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and cinnamon; cook 5 minutes until slightly softened. Spoon apples evenly over cheesecake batter.
4. In a small bowl, combine flour, oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and cold butter; cut in with a pastry blender until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
5. Bake for 55–60 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.