Best Streusel Topped Apple Cheesecake Recipes

STREUSEL-TOPPED APPLE CHEESECAKE

Streusel-Topped Apple Cheesecake image

I love cheesecake & apple pie so I thought this would be a great combination! It has everything that makes an apple pie delicious - apples, cinnamon, and a nice crumble topping plus the creamy-ness of a cheesecake!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 25 cookies)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine crushed cookies and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and sugar until smooth. Beat in the milk, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour 2 cups filling over crust. In a large bowl, toss the apples, brown sugar and cinnamon until well coated; arrange over filling to within 1 in. of edges. Pour remaining filling over apple mixture. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle over cheesecake. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes., Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

STREUSEL TOPPED APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS

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Apple cheesecake bars topped with granola streusel are a refreshing twist on the traditional cinnamon and apple crumble cake.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

9 graham cracker rectangles
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups chopped apples
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2/3 cup Cascadian Farm® organic French vanilla almond granola

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 8- or 9-inch square pan with butter or cooking spray.
In food processor, place graham crackers, granulated sugar and lemon peel. Cover; process until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter. Cover; process until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, wipe food processor bowl with paper towels to remove any crumbs. Add cream cheese, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cover; process until smooth and creamy. Pour filling over partially baked crust.
In small bowl, toss apples with 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Sprinkle over filling.
In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup brown sugar, the flour and cold butter with fork or fingers until crumbly. Stir in granola. Sprinkle over apples and filling.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and center is almost set (center should jiggle only slightly when moved). Cool on cooling rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving