Apple Crumb Cheesecake Pie
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4.5
Apple Crumb Cheesecake Pie
Description
This pie begins with peeled and diced apples tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning. The apples are cooked with a mixture of brown and granulated sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water to create a thick filling that is cooled and refrigerated to set. The pie crust is prepared and chilled before use. The crumb topping combines flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter to create a textured layer that crisps during baking. The cheesecake layer is made from softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and a room temperature egg, which is baked atop the apple filling beneath the crumb topping. The finished pie offers creamy, tender cheesecake atop spiced fruit with a crisp crumb finish.
This pie is suitable as a dessert suitable for gatherings or a special treat. It can be served warm or chilled, optionally garnished with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream to complement the spiced apple and creamy cheesecake.
For best flavor stability, the cooked apple filling should be chilled at least 4 to 6 hours. The filling can be stored refrigerated up to two weeks. Adding caramel sauce and ice cream before serving enhances flavor and texture contrasts.
Ingredients
- 1 Single Pie Crust homemade or store bought
Apple Pie Filling
- 6 cups apples peeled, diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or concentrate, fresh
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
Crumb Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup oats quick cooking
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, 1 package
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
Garnish
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- vanilla ice cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Apple Pie Filling
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the apples and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Stir together the sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large saucepan. Whisk in the water until everything has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the apples and increase the heat to medium-high heat to bring the mixture to a full boil again. Reduce the heat to low heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10-12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool.
- Refrigerate the filling in an airtight container for 4-6 hours to thicken. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Pie Crust
- Spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick baking spray.
- Place the dough in the pie plate. Fold the edges of the dough under and crimp them. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Crumb Topping
- Mix together all crumb topping ingredients and set aside.
Cheesecake
- Beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the granulated sugar and beat the mixture until smooth.
- Add the egg and beat until fully incorporated. Do not over beat the batter.
Assembly
- Spread the cheesecake batter in the prepared pie crust.
- Gently spoon the apple pie filling on top of the cheesecake batter.
- Sprinkle the Crumb Topping evenly over the apple pie filing
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let cool for 1 hour before placing it in the refrigerator to chill for 2-3 hours, or until completely chilled.
Notes
- Chilling the cooked apple filling for 4 to 6 hours before assembling helps it thicken properly.
- The apple filling can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks for convenience.
- Optional toppings include caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream added before serving for extra richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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