Apple pie cheesecake cookies: the irresistible fall mashup you need to bake

Soft, tangy cheesecake meets spiced apple pie inside a tender cookie shell. These Apple Pie Cheesecake Cookies combine cream cheese richness, warm apple filling, and crunchy spiced crumbs for a cozy, crowd-pleasing bite.

Why these cheesecake-filled apple cookies stand out

Think of a tiny cheesecake encased in cookie dough and crowned with apple pie. The contrast of textures is key: a creamy center, a pillowy cookie, and a crisp, spiced coating. Rolling the dough in spiced cookie crumbs adds warmth and crunch.

Tip: Use Lotus Biscoff or Speculoos crumbs for their caramelized spice notes.

Ingredients for cookies and apple filling

Gather pantry staples and a couple of fresh apples. Quantities below make about 20 cookies.

Cookies

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• About 3/4 cup Lotus Biscoff (Speculoos) cookie crumbs for coating

Apple pie filling

• 2 medium apples (Gala, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith), peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water, plus more if needed
• 1/3 cup caramel sauce, for drizzling

Make a quick apple pie filling

1. Place diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
2. Stir to combine, then cook over medium heat for 5–10 minutes.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time if the mixture looks dry.
4. Cook until apples are slightly tender and sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cool.

Make-ahead: The filling keeps in the fridge for several days.

Prepare the cream cheese cookie dough

1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a mixer, beat room-temperature cream cheese and butter until smooth.
3. Add sugar and vanilla, and beat until creamy.
4. Mix in the egg until incorporated.
5. Reduce speed and add the dry mix. Stir until just combined.
6. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour, or overnight for easier shaping.

Important: The dough will be soft. Chilling firms it up and prevents excessive spreading.

Assemble, fill, and bake the cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Place Biscoff crumbs in a shallow bowl.
3. Scoop dough and form 1 1/4-inch balls.
4. Roll each ball in cookie crumbs until well coated and arrange on the sheet, 2 inches apart.
5. Press a small indentation into the center of each ball with a tablespoon or the back of a measuring spoon.
6. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of cooled apple filling into each indentation. Gently press apples so they adhere.
7. Bake 15–18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
8. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
9. Before serving, drizzle each cookie with caramel sauce.

Note: Using a silicone baking mat helps the cookies keep a soft, rounded shape.

Timing, yield, and storage guidance

• Prep time: ~1 hour 15 minutes (includes chilling)
• Cook time: 15–18 minutes per batch
• Total time: ~1 hour 40 minutes
• Yield: About 20 cookies

These cookies are enjoyable warm or chilled. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat briefly for a soft texture.

Flavor twists and related apple desserts to try

• Swap Biscoff crumbs for graham crackers for a classic cheesecake crunch.
• Use canned apple pie filling for a shortcut.
• Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the apple filling for extra texture.
• Try drizzling with dulce de leche instead of caramel.

Looking for more apple desserts? Try sticky mini apple pies, apple snickerdoodles, or a cinnamon apple crumb cake for seasonal baking ideas.

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Dr. Elise Monroe

Health advocate and wellness researcher, Dr. Monroe brings clarity to confusing health trends with science-backed advice. Her mission is to help readers live vibrantly, from the inside out.