This Apple Crisp Cheesecake Pie brings together two favorite fall treats in one impressive dessert. Creamy cheesecake rests on a buttery graham cracker shell, piled with warm spiced apple filling, finished with an oat crumble and a drizzle of salted caramel. It’s easy to make ahead and perfect for Thanksgiving or any chilly afternoon when apples are in season.
Ingredients: everything to bake this fall favorite
Apple pie filling (homemade)
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced to ½-inch cubes (about 2 ¾ cups)
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1½ Tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup water
Graham cracker crust
- 2¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Oat crumb topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup quick oats
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake layer
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
To serve
- Salted caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
How to make the apple pie filling step by step
- Peel and dice apples into ½-inch pieces.
- In a saucepan, melt 1 Tablespoon butter over medium heat.
- Add apples, ¼ cup brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and ½ cup water.
- Stir to combine, cover, and cook 10–15 minutes until apples soften and sauce thickens.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and cool before layering.
- Make ahead: the filling keeps in the fridge for 2–3 days.
Assemble and bake the Apple Crisp Cheesecake Pie
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Press crumbs into a 9-inch pie pan, pushing some up the sides for a rim.
- Bake crust 8 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and 2 Tablespoons flour until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix just until combined. Spread cheesecake mixture over the prebaked crust.
- Spoon cooled apple filling evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter to form the crumb topping.
- Scatter the oat crumb over the apples in an even layer.
- Bake 35–40 minutes at 350°F. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil.
- Cool completely before slicing. Chill for at least 1 hour for cleaner slices.
- Serve with a drizzle of salted caramel and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Timing, yield and helpful notes for a flawless pie
- Prep time: about 30 minutes active.
- Cook time: roughly 45 minutes in the oven.
- Total time: around 2 hours including cooling and chilling.
- Yield: one 9-inch pie, serves 8–10.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a bright contrast to the sweet topping.
- To avoid cracks in the cheesecake layer, don’t overbeat the egg into the batter.
- Wrap and refrigerate leftovers. They keep 3–4 days chilled.
Swaps, variations and quick shortcuts for busy bakers
- Short on time? Use canned apple pie filling, then add a splash of lemon and extra cinnamon.
- For a nutty crunch, fold chopped pecans into the oat topping.
- Make mini versions in a muffin tin for portable desserts.
- Try a gingersnap crust for a spicier base instead of graham crackers.
More apple desserts to enjoy this season
- Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cake — quick and moist for brunch.
- Caramel Apple Pie Bombs — bite-sized and fun to serve.
- Apple Pie Cookies — perfect with coffee.
- Apple Cinnamon Bread — my go-to for chilly mornings.
- Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes — the same idea in single servings.
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