Name: Apple Crumble Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Flour: 230 g; Baking powder: 1 tsp; Butter: 90 g; Salt: A pinch; Egg yolks: 2; Sugar: 120 g (divided into three portions of 40 g each); Apples: 3 (approximately 500 g); Lemon juice: 4–5 tbsp; Egg whites: 2; Vanilla extract: 1 tsp; Yogurt (or sour cream): 400 g; Cornstarch: 30 g

Directions

1. Step

Peel and cut the apples into small pieces. Add 40 g of sugar and 4–5 tbsp of lemon juice to the apples. Cook the mixture on low heat for 8–10 minutes until softened. Set aside to cool.

2. Step

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Add the butter and mix with your hands until the mixture resembles crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 40 g of sugar. Add the yolk mixture to the flour mixture and combine with your hands until a dough forms.

3. Step

Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of a 20 cm baking form. Use your fingers to create a slight edge around the sides. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.

4. Step

In a bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla extract, and 40 g of sugar until soft peaks form (about 5–7 minutes). Fold in the cornstarch and yogurt (or sour cream) until well combined.

5. Step

Remove the baking form from the refrigerator. Spread the cooked apple mixture evenly over the dough base. Pour the yogurt filling on top, leveling it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining dough crumbs over the filling. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 40–45 minutes.