Description
The Apple Crisp Cheesecake Trifle is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crunchy texture of apple crisp. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of sweet, spiced apples, velvety cream cheese, and a buttery oat topping that creates a symphony of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Apple Filling:
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake the crisp topping for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through. Let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a trifle dish, layer half of the apple filling, followed by half of the cheesecake mixture, and then half of the crisp topping. Repeat the layers.
- Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- This trifle can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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