Description

This Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bread is a decadent, multi-layered loaf featuring a moist apple-studded bread base, creamy cheesecake filling, and a crunchy oat and cinnamon crisp topping. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack, this bread combines autumnal flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh apples with a luscious cream cheese layer, finished with a sweet vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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Crisp Topping:

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup quick cooking oats
1/3 cup light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cinnamon-Sugar:

3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Apples:

2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Gala), peeled and diced in 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Bread:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz. brick-style cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg

Glaze:

3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons milk or creme
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Pan and Oven: Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with baking spray, then line it with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides for easy bread removal. Place the oven rack in the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the Crisp Topping: In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Refrigerate until needed.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar and Apples: Mix 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 3 tablespoons light brown sugar for the cinnamon sugar and set aside. Peel and dice apples into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Make the Bread Batter: Cream the room temperature butter with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Beat in eggs until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just to combine. Slowly add milk and stir until no lumps remain, scraping down the bowl as needed.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix in the egg just until combined. Set aside.
Assemble the Bread: Spread half of the bread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Scatter half of the apple mixture over the batter and sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar. Spoon the cheesecake filling gently over the apples, spreading carefully without reaching the edges. Top with the remaining bread batter and smooth gently. Scatter remaining apples on top and finish by sprinkling the crisp topping over everything.
Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent the bread with aluminum foil after 30-40 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Cool and Remove from Pan: Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bread out of the pan carefully.
Make the Glaze and Finish: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk or creme, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bread. Slice and serve.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure even mixing and texture.
Granny Smith apples provide tartness that balances the sweetness but you can use Gala or Honeycrisp for a sweeter loaf.
If the bread crust browns too fast, tent with aluminum foil mid-baking.
Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple crisp bread, cheesecake bread, apple bread, fall dessert, cinnamon apple bread, cream cheese bread