Apple Pie Cheesecake

This unique hybrid dessert recipe combines a mascarpone-based cheesecake with homemade apple pie topping.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 618 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ⅔ (16 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
• 1 ¼ sticks butter, melted
• 2 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
• 2 ½ (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.

Step 2

Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter in a large bowl to create a grainy mixture. Reserve 1/4 cup and distribute remaining crust evenly onto the base of the prepared springform pan. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl and toss to coat. Set aside.

Step 4

Combine cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mix using an electric mixer. Add eggs 1 at a time. Beat until well integrated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour filling into the crust-lined pan and smooth using a spatula.

Step 5

Arrange apple slices on top of filling in a circular "deck of cards" arrangement. Sprinkle reserved crust mixture on top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to firm up, apples soften, and center remains jiggly, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 7

Cool for 6 to 8 hours before serving.