Apple Crumble Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Biscoff Crust:

• 350g Lotus Biscoff cookies, crushed
• 150g unsalted butter, melted

Apple Topping:

• 3 tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons butter

Cheesecake Filling:

• 690g cream cheese, softened
• 100g granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Crumble Topping:

• 55g unsalted butter, melted
• 50g all-purpose flour
• 50g brown sugar
• 20g rolled oats

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:

1. Crush cookies: Pulse Biscoff cookies in a food processor until finely ground.
2. Combine with butter: Add melted butter to cookie crumbs and mix until combined.
3. Press into pan: Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Prepare the Apple Topping:

1. Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
2. Cook apples: Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened and the sauce thickens.

Make the Cheesecake Filling:

1. Beat cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar and vanilla: Gradually beat in sugar and vanilla extract.
3. Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Combine with sour cream: Stir in sour cream until smooth.

Assemble and Bake:

1. Layer ingredients: Pour cheesecake batter into prepared crust. Top with apple mixture.
2. Crumble topping: Crumble the crumble topping over the apple layer.
3. Bake: Bake in a preheated 325°F (165°C) oven for 60-70 minutes, or until set.
4. Cool: Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.

Optional Additions:

• For extra flavor: Add a teaspoon of lemon juice or orange zest to the apple topping.
• For a richer flavor: Use heavy cream instead of sour cream in the cheesecake filling.
• For a crunchy texture: Add chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts) to the crumble topping.

Enjoy your delicious Biscoff Apple Cheesecake!