Amazing Bavarian apple oatmeal streusel cheesecake with oatmeal cookies for the crust, creamy filling, and a crunchy top to start your day off right!
Do you fancy an apple pie, crumble cake, and cheesecake at the same time? If yes, then this recipe is for you! It combines three cakes in one, just right if you don't want to decide.
Oatmeal cookies for the base, apples with cream cheese in the filling, and the crunchy streusel on the on top make this cake perfect for any occasion - whether you are celebrating a birthday, holiday, or just having a slice with your morning coffee.
We all know apple pie is an autumn must-have dessert and we also know how addicted I am to cheesecakes. By the end of this post, you'll learn how to combine these two recipes, because you need to be addicted to cheesecakes too so we can be best friends.
After all, why would you have it for dessert when you can treat it like an entire meal?
What's in this Bavarian Cheesecake?
- Oatmeal - we used Flahavan's
- Hard oatmeal cookies (I used Lil' Dutch Maid brand)
- Cream cheese - full fat
- Pure vanilla extract
- Honeycrisp apples
- Butter
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch - you can use the potato starch
- Cinnamon
My husband's favorite pie is apple pie but he doesn't care much for cheesecakes. One bite of this goodness with oatmeal cookies for a crust and he was sold.
In fact, we ate the entire cake in one day. There was nothing left to start our next morning with and it kind of set the (sad) tone for the rest of the day.
With this in mind, you might need to make two batches so you have some for the next morning. There's nothing better to go with your first hot cup of joe than this Bavarian apple pie cheesecake. Trust me on this.
Don't forget to let me know how much you loved it, so we can hang out 😉
How to make Bavarian Apple Oatmeal Cheesecake:
*Keep scrolling to get the full (printable) recipe, ingredient amounts, and more tips.
- Make the Crust - Combine the crushed oatmeal cookies with oatmeal flakes and melted butter. Press the crumb mixture into the springform pan, then bake for about 12 minutes.
- Make the Filling - Beat the cream cheese, then add cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugars; mix until well combined. Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust and top with apple slices.
- Make the Topping - Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the butter until fine crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Bake - Bake in a 350 F preheated oven, about 40-50 minutes; cool completely., then refrigerate.
Products tips for this cheesecake recipe:
- The original German Brandt Hobbits Oatmeal Cookies is quite pricey and our local stores don't carry it. Since we simplify recipes here at All that's Jas to help you experience all kinds of foods, we used what we could find locally, for a fraction of the cost. $0.99 for a large package of Lil' Dutch Oatmeal Cookies. Can't beat that.
- A stand mixer is a hands-free time-saver. You can enjoy a glass of wine while it does its job. 😉
- Stocking my kitchen with different springform pan sizes literally saved me from numerous cake disasters. I still make a wrong call on occasion and end up having an extra thin cake, but it could be much worse.
- Do you like digging your fingers into butter? Neither do I. But I do like gadgets (like a lot!) and used this pastry blender to crumble butter for streusel topping.
- You know how you get more excited about a simple gift that is packaged nicely than the expensive one that comes shipped in a card box (well...initially at least, ha!). Serve this cake on a nice cake stand for that wow factor, although its taste alone will get you enough rave reviews. A dinner plate is fine too.
What other apple desserts should I try?
- CROATIAN EASY EGGLESS APPLE CAKE
- SWEDISH APPLE PIE ROLLS WITH FILLO
- ITALIAN APPLE AND FIG POLENTA TORTA
- APPLE OATMEAL PIE
- POACHED APPLES
Bavarian Apple Oatmeal Streusel Cheesecake
EQUIPMENT
- Electric Mixer
- springform pan
Ingredients
Crust
- ⅔ cup Flahavan's quick-cooking oats
- ⅔ cup about 3 oz. hard oatmeal cookies , (I used Lil' Dutch Maid brand)
- 1 stick butter, 8 tablespoons, melted
Filling
- 16 oz. cream cheese
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch, cornflower to my British friends
- 2 teaspoons Rodelle pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 Rainier Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced thinly
Topping
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease an 8-inch springform pan on the base and sides and then line the base with parchment paper (optional).
- In a food processor, pulse the oatmeal cookies until finely ground. Combine with oatmeal flakes and melted butter.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake in a hot oven for 12-15 minutes. Allow it to cool.
Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugars and mix until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Top with apple slices (any way you want).
Topping
- In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the butter until fine crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Place the springform pan on a baking sheet (prevents any leaks to the bottom of your oven). Bake in a 350 F preheated oven, about 40-50 minutes.
- Allow it to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Loosen the sides of the cheesecake with a knife, and then carefully remove the sides of the pan.
Notes
- Drizzle apple slices with lemon juice to prevent from browning.
- Serve this cake on a nice cake stand for that wow effect, although a dinner plate is nice too.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on products used.
Nutrition
Kathryn Griffin says
This cheesecake looks sooo good! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. Hope you have a lovely week! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Jas says
Thank you so much, Kathryn! You made my day 😀
Jen says
This looks delicious! I love cheesecake and the addition of apple makes it sound even better 🙂
Jas says
Hi, Jen, my fellow cheesecake lover! 😀 I'm so happy you like it and I hope you'll make it. You won't regret it!
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks says
Jas, this looks absolutely delicious & I pinned. Funny about y'all eating it in one sitting! That's probably what we would do too. I see you're using Honey Crisps. They are not only delicious by themselves, they seem to be the cooking apple of choice. Wish I had a slice right now!
Jas says
Hi, Florence! We literally ate that cheesecake in one sitting. No joke. It was that good 😀
Honeycrisps are my favorite apples and I use them in everything! Thanks for stopping in and have a wonderful week ahead!
Amber Harrop says
Wow this cheesecake looks and sounds amazing Jas
Jas says
Thank you so much, Amber!
Miz Helen says
Your Cheesecake will be delicious, can't wait to try it! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Thank you so much, Miz Helen! I'm biased to all cheesecakes but this one is at the top of my favorites list 🙂
Rhonda says
Hello fellow cheesecake lover. This cheesecake looks yummy! Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best. I will be pinning this recipe. 0
Jas says
Well, hello there! So happy you love cheesecakes too 😀 Thanks for stopping in, Rhonda!
Leslie says
OMG, once our kitchen is back in place, I can't wait to give this recipe a try. My kids will probably love you for it too! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jas says
I really can't say enough about how yummy this cheesecake was.
Jann Olson says
Wow, this looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jas says
Hi, Jann! Thanks so much and thanks for stopping in!
April J Harris says
What a seriously amazing cheesecake! Love the creamy filling, crunchy streusel topping - well everything really! Pinning and sharing. Thank you so much for begin a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Have a lovely weekend!
Jas says
Thank you so much, April!!!
lisa says
This looks divine, and I love the combination of oatmeal and cheesecake! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Jas says
Thanks, Lisa!
Sandra L Garth says
This little lovely screams fall and I can see why it only lasted a day. The Mr probably won't eat it and that means you have to come over and so I don't eat the whole thing by myself. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, and I hope your week is going great.
Jas says
Hi, Sandra! I'd gladly help you eat this cheesecake 😀
Wendy says
The flavors of this cake and the smooth texture of the cheesecake center, has my mouth watering! Your gorgeous photos add to the effect!!
Jas says
Thank you, Wendy! It means a lot!!! 😀
Atim at EffiFit says
Oh my goodness! Please send a whole one to my house! I looooove cheesecake! Thanks for sharing on the Totally Terrific Tuesday link party!
Jas says
Thank you so much! I'm a self-proclaimed cheesecake addict 😀
Roseann Hampton says
Yum! I love Honeycrisp! Pinning to try!
Jas says
Honeycrisp is my favorite! Thanks, Roseann!
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says
I love the sound of this one! Yum! Thanks for sharing!☺️
Jas says
Thank you, Jhuls!
Mrs Shoes says
Hold the phone there Jas - cheesecake for breakfast? Are we soulmates?
Jas says
Haha, I'm finding out more people think like me which makes me so happy! 🙂
Carlee says
Now you know I already liked you, but if you made cheesecake an acceptable breakfast than I think it is time to take our relationship to the next level! 😉 This looks phenomenal and you are right, I think I might as well just start out making 2!
Jas says
Aw, we are getting serious now, haha!
You won't regret making two, trust me 😉
Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says
A cheesecake + apple pie = delicious! I love the delicate layer of apples on top of the cheesecake and below the streusel.
Jas says
Thank you, Val! It's quite tasty and addictive. 🙂
Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says
I'm still loving this recipe and I'm loving that you shared it on the All Things Apple Celebrate 365 Blog Party!
Jas says
Hi, Val! Thanks and thank you for stopping by 😀
Wendy Klik says
I thought this was perfect and then I saw the sauce being drizzled over the cheesecake and KNEW it was perfect.
Jas says
Aw, you're too sweet. But I agree. It's perfect! LOL
Camilla @ Culinary Adventures says
This looks AMAZING, Jas. Can't wait to try it.
Jas says
Thank you, Camilla! By the time I try all the apple week yummy recipes, I'll need to go on a diet. LOL.