Description
A delightful Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bread combining tender spiced apple batter, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a crunchy oat topping for a perfect fall dessert.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Crisp Topping
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined to create the spiced flour base.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth, forming the base of the batter.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, ensuring each is fully mixed, then blend in vanilla extract and sour cream for moisture and richness.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry spiced flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the finely diced apples to distribute fruit evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, forming the cheesecake layer.
- Make Crisp Topping: Mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl, then cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Layers: Pour half of the apple batter evenly into the prepared pan. Spread the cheesecake layer over it, then top with the remaining batter. Finally, sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the entire loaf.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing to set the layers properly.
Notes
- Best served slightly warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
- Store leftover bread in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
