Apple Crumble Cheesecake No-Bake
This no-bake apple crumble cheesecake is a delightful fusion of two beloved desserts: the rich, creamy decadence of cheesecake and the warm, comforting flavours of apple crumble. This dessert typically consists of several layers, each contributing to a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
In this blog post, you will learn how to make a no-bake, apple crumble cheesecake.
What is Apple Crumble Cheesecake?
Apple crumble cheesecake is a fusion dessert that marries the richness of cheesecake with the homey, comforting flavours of an apple crumble. The result is a dessert that is both creamy and crunchy, sweet and tart, making it a perfect choice for those who love layered, textured sweets.
How to Make the Graham Cracker Base
Combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your 9”x13” dish, ensuring an even thickness. Place into the refrigerator and let cool completely before using, approximately 1 hour.
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How to Make the Cream Cheese Filling
For the cream cheese filling, you will want to start with beating your cream until it is whipped and forming stiff peaks. At this point, fold in the softened cream cheese and Greek yoghurt. When that is mixed together, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well and keep in the refrigerator until the cheesecake is ready to be assembled.
How to Make the Apple Filling
To make the apple pie filling, you will begin with peeling, paring, and dicing your apples. After you dice your apples, you will pour them into a large bowl and mix them with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let the apple mixture macerate for a better flavour. Once the apples have macerated for about an hour, pour the apple filling into a deep skillet or Dutch oven and heat on the hob for about 5 minutes. This will cook and soften the apples so that the apples will be tender since this cheesecake is a no bake cheesecake.
How to Make the Granola for the Crumble
The crumble topping is made up of flour, sugar, oats, and butter. Mix the flour, oats, and sugar together well. Then you will want to cut in the butter. The butter should be removed from the fridge right before you need it because it needs to be very cold. Once mixed all together until it resembles crumbs, place onto a lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for an hour at 375℉/190℃/Gas Mark 5. Let cool completely before using it to top the cheesecake.
How to Make an Apple Crumble Cheesecake
Now to put it all together! Remove your Graham cracker base from the refrigerator making sure that it is properly cooled. Pour the cream cheese filling on top of the Graham cracker base and spread it evenly across the base. Now take your apple pie filling and spoon it on top of the cream cheese filling. Lastly, sprinkle your granola crumbs over the top of the cheesecake. Place in the fridge until ready to serve! Now it seems like there are a lot of steps in this dessert but believe me, it will be worth it!
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Ingredients
Graham Crackers: graham crackers provide a crunchy texture and a mildly sweet, slightly nutty flavour. They form the base of the cheesecake.
Flour: flour is used in making the crumble’s topping. It provides structure and helps to bind the ingredients together which creates a tender and flaky texture in the finished dish.
Rolled Oats: rolled oats contribute a hearty, chewy texture to the crumble topping. When baked, they become slightly crisp on the outside while remaining tender on the inside. This helps to create a pleasant contrast with the softer fruit filling below.
Apples: apples are the primary flavour and main texture of the filling. The choice of apple variety can affect the pie’s taste and consistency, with popular options being Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for their firm texture and balanced sweetness. I love using Pink Lady.
Cream Cheese: cream cheese is the main ingredient in the rich filling. It gives a creamy texture and its signature tangy flavour. It serves as the base, giving the filling a thick and luxurious consistency that is perfect for cheesecakes.
Greek Yoghurt: Greek yogurt adds a subtle tanginess and lightens the texture of the cream cheese filling. It helps balance the richness of the cream cheese while also contributing a bit of protein and adding a smooth, creamy consistency.
Whipped Cream: whipped cream is folded into the cream cheese mixture to add lightness and a fluffy texture to the filling. It helps to create a smooth, airy consistency, making the filling less dense and more mousse-like. The whipped cream also adds a touch of sweetness and enhances the creamy mouthfeel.
Repeated Ingredients
Brown Sugar: brown sugar sweetens the apple filling while adding a deeper, more complex flavour compared to white sugar. It also helps to create a slightly gooey, caramelized texture when baked.
Sugar: sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the graham crackers and helps bind the crumbs together in the graham cracker base.
Butter: butter melts and coats the graham cracker crumbs, allowing them to stick together when pressed into the pan. It provides a cohesive structure to the crust.
Lemon Juice: lemon juice adds brightness and enhances the flavour of the apples while balancing the sweetness of the sugar.
Vanilla Extract: vanilla extract adds warmth to the dessert.
Cinnamon: cinnamon adds warmth and depth to the flavour of the apples, enhancing their natural sweetness and providing a classic spiced taste that is characteristic of apple pie.
Tips
- Make sure to remove your cream cheese from the fridge and let it soften before beginning.
- Baking the apple pie filling on the stove helps to thicken the mixture and soften the apple pieces. While this step can be skipped, it is recommended to do for a softer apple topping.
- Top the cheesecake with pecans for an extra fancy look!
Apple Crumble Cheesecake
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Base
- 1 1/2 c. Graham crackers crumbs/tea biscuits crumbs
- 1/8 c. sugar granulated
- 1/2 c. (100g) butter, unsalted
Cream Cheese Filling
- 24 oz. (700g) cream cheese
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 c. 0% Greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. whipped cream
Apple Pie Filling
- 6 apples peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 c. (100g) butter cold and cubed
- 1/2 c. all-purpose/plain flour
- 1/2 c. oats rolled
- 2/3 c. sugar granulated
Instructions
Graham Cracker Base
- Measure out your graham cracker crumbs and place them into a 9”x13” dish. If using whole graham crackers or tea biscuits, place them into a bag and crush them up then pour them into the dish (I use the back of a spoon to hit and crush them).
- Add the sugar and mix together.
- Melt your butter either on the stove or in the microwave. Pour the butter on top of graham cracker crumbs and mix it together so that all of the crumbs are moistened.
- Spread and form the crumbs into the dish shape making a nice even coating on the bottom of the pan.
- Place into the fridge and let cool completely before using.
Apple Pie Filling
- With a paring knife, peel, core, and dice the apples. Pour them into a large bowl.
- Add on top of the apples, the cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix all together until the apples are coated.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, pour your apple pie filling in. Place it onto medium heat and pre-cook the apple filling for 5 minutes. This step increases the gorgeous apple taste and flavour.
- Set aside and let cool completely.
Crumble Topping
- Preheat oven to 375℉/190℃/Gas Mark 5.
- Mix the flour, oats, and sugar together. Then cube your butter and cut it into the flour, oats, and sugar.
- Once fully mixed in and the topping looks like crumbs spread out onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove and let cool fully. Break apart into small pieces to sprinkle on top of the cheesecake.
Cream Cheese Filling
- In a large bowl, whip your cream until it forms stiff peaks. Fold in the cream cheese and Greek yoghurt.
- Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat together until it is all mixed together.
Putting the Cheesecake Together
- Remove the graham cracker base from the fridge and pour the cream cheese filling into the dish making sure to cover the base evenly and smoothly.
- On top of the cream cheese filling, pour the apple pie filling making sure to keep it even.
- Lastly, take the crumble topping and sprinkle it on top of the cheesecake.
- Keep in the fridge until ready to serve!