INGREDIENTS
Crust:
1 cup of crushed finely, graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ cup of rolled oats
½ cup melted butter
Filling:
16 ounces softened cream cheese
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla extract.
⅛ tsp lemon juice
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
Apple Crisp Topping:
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 medium apples, peeled and sliced very thin
¼ cup rolled oats
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp coconut oil
Caramel Sauce topping if desired.
INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 350*
In one mixing bowl combine the melted butter, brown sugar, rolled oats and graham cracker crumbs.
SECOND STEP:
Press on the bottom of a 9 inch Springform pan.
Bake for 5 minutes
THIRD STEP:
Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
In a second bowl, combine the cream cheese, both the brown and white sugar, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract and cornstarch.
FOURTH STEP:
When well combined, pour on top of the graham cracker crust.
Place some of the thinly sliced apple on top of the cheesecake in a single layer
FIFTH STEP:
Top with the Apple Crisp Topping mix
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
SIXTH STEP:
Set aside and cool for 15 minutes
Place in the refrigerator overnight.
Serve with Whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy!