Maple Pecan Apple Crumble Cheesecake Recipe
Maple, pecans, apples, and cheesecake—what could possibly go wrong? The Maple Pecan Apple Crumble Cheesecake is basically a sweet, caramelized dream. Imagine smooth cheesecake with a buttery crumble topping, all drizzled with rich maple syrup and packed with toasted pecans. It’s like your favorite fall dessert made a very sophisticated, very indulgent baby. This recipe takes comfort food to the next level, with just the right balance of crunch, creaminess, and sweetness. Warning: Once you take a bite, you’ll never look at ordinary cheesecake the same way again. You’re welcome.
Maple Pecan Apple Crumble Cheesecake Recipe
A decadent cheesecake topped with spiced apples, toasted pecans, and a maple crumble. It’s everything you want, and then some.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp butter melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
For the apple topping:
- 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the maple pecan crumble:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup oats
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp cold butter cubed
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Prepare the apple topping: Toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Make the crumble: Mix pecans, oats, flour, brown sugar, and cold butter. Rub together until crumbs form. Drizzle in maple syrup.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour cheesecake filling over crust. Add apple slices and sprinkle with the pecan crumble.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Cool and serve: Let cheesecake cool, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Total Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin C: 5%
- Magnesium: 3%
Additional Notes/ Tips:
- Apple variety: Granny Smith apples add the perfect tartness to balance the sweetness of the maple.
- Make it ahead: The flavors meld even better the next day, so feel free to prep it the night before.
- Extra drizzle: If you’re feeling fancy, drizzle extra maple syrup over the top before serving. It’s just right.
