Description
A delightful fusion of soft, moist bread filled with creamy cheesecake layers and spiced apples, topped with a buttery crumble. This unique twist on classic apple crisp and cheesecake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy fall treat.
Ingredients
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For the bread:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the cheesecake layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the apple layer:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the crumble topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the bread layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until just combined. Set aside.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- For the crumble, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour half of the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the batter, then add the spiced apples on top. Pour the remaining bread batter over the apple layer.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top of the bread.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg