French Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Name: French Apple Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (300g) graham cracker crumbs; 3 tbsp (45g)`unsalted butter, melted; 3 packages (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream; 1 cup (250 mL) packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup (50 mL) liquid honey; 4 eggs; 1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla extract; 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cloves; 3 tbsp (45 mL) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour; 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cloves; 1 baking apple, peeled(such as Granny Smith or Pippin), sliced into 12 thin slices; 1/2 cup (125 mL) confectioners sugar (icing sugar); 2 tbsp (25 mL) unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp (25 mL) hot water; 9-inch (23 cm) cheesecake pan, ungreased, or springform pan with 3-inch (7.5 cm) sides, greased

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups (300g) graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp (45g)`unsalted butter, melted
3 packages (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (250 mL) sour cream
1 cup (250 mL) packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 mL) liquid honey
4 eggs
1 tbsp (15 mL) vanilla extract
1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cloves
3 tbsp (45 mL) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour
1/4 cup (50 mL) packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cloves
1 baking apple, peeled(such as Granny Smith or Pippin), sliced into 12 thin slices
1/2 cup (125 mL) confectioners sugar (icing sugar)
2 tbsp (25 mL) unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp (25 mL) hot water
9-inch (23 cm) cheesecake pan, ungreased, or springform pan with 3-inch (7.5 cm) sides, greased

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C)
2
Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter.
3
Press into bottom of cheesecake pan and freeze.
4
Filling: In a mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar and honey on medium-high speed until very smooth, for 3 minutes.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
6
Mix in vanilla and lemon juice.
7
Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
8
Pour over frozen crust, smoothing out to sides of pan.
9
Topping: In a bowl, using a pastry fork or two knives, cut butter into flour as if making a pie crust.
10
Add brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
11
Add apple slices and toss to coat.
12
Arrange slices in a spiral over batter.
13
Bake in preheated oven until apples are light brown and slightly firm in the center, 60 to 75 minutes.
14
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 2 hours.
15
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before decorating or serving.
16
Decoration: In a small bowl, whisk confectioners sugar with butter and hot water.
17
Drizzle over chilled cake.
18
Variation
19
Use the topping in the filling of the cheesecake instead of arranging it on top.
20
Just blend it into the batter and bake as directed.

2459

kcal

Calories

177

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups (300g) graham cracker crumbs, 3 tbsp (45g)`unsalted butter, melted, 3 packages (each 8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened, 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream, and more.

Yes, French Apple Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Apple Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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