Description
A delightful fusion of apple pie and cheesecake, this nutty apple crumb cheesecake pie features a creamy cheesecake layer, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a buttery nut crumb topping — all nestled in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (for apples)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Arrange the cinnamon-coated apple slices over the cheesecake layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then stir in chopped nuts.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and the topping is golden brown. Cover edges with foil if crust begins to brown too quickly.
- Cool pie completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Chill the pie thoroughly for clean slices.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg