Decadent Apple Crumble Cheesecake Slice with Cinnamon Spiced Apples and Buttery Crumb | Flirt Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Graham Crust:
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• For the Cheesecake Layer:
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• For the Spiced Apple Layer:
• 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• For the Crumble Topping:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the Caramel Drizzle:
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• For the Apple Enhancement:
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
• For the Crust Binding:
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• For Special Equipment:
• 9x13 inch baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Electric mixer
• Food processor
• Large mixing bowls