Best Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Layered and absolutely stunning, this apple pie cheesecake really changes the game for us. Now we can enjoy two iconic desserts—apple pie and cheesecake—all in one bite. Plus, it’s not that much more effort to bake this treat than it would be to prepare one or the other. Each bite of this apple pie cheesecake melds the flavors of a spiced apple filling and a buttery pie crust with a creamy cinnamon-y cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. Intimidated by its stunning presentation? Don’t be! Read on for all of our top tips on making this apple pie cheesecake:

Adding cinnamon into our cream cheese batter helps to bring the layers together, emphasizing the apple flavor in the topping. While the cheesecake is baking in a water bath, you'll prepare your apple filling on the stovetop. You’ll know it’s done when the sauce is thickened and the apples are fork-tender. Let the filling cool to room temperature while the cheesecake finishes baking. When the cheesecake is baked, turn off the oven and prop the door open a bit, then let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour.

Don’t be intimidated by the lattice top. After rolling the dough to at least 10" (to give some wiggle room), cut into 1" strips. Lay half the strips evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Fold back every other strip. Place a strip of dough perpendicular to the folded strips and unfold the folded strips over it. Continue folding and unfolding to weave together the lattice top. It’s that easy!

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Cooking spray

graham crackers, finely crushed (about 2 c.)

(1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

(66 g.) granulated sugar

kosher salt

(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, room temperature

(200 g.) granulated sugar

large eggs

sour cream

all-purpose flour

pure vanilla extract

ground cinnamon

kosher salt

large Granny Smith apples (about 2 lb.), peeled, cored, cut into 1/2" wedges

(100 g.) granulated sugar

cornstarch

unsalted butter

fresh lemon juice

ground cinnamon

kosher salt

All-purpose flour, for rolling

(9") round store-bought or homemade pie crust

large egg

granulated sugar

Laura Rege is a Food Stylist and Recipe Developer who regularly contributes recipes and styles videos and photos for Delish. If she isn't in the Delish kitchens, you'll most likely find her out on the town looking for the next food trends in the US and on her travels abroad.

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