Description
Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bread: A homemade dessert youll adore! Experience sweet apples, creamy cheesecake, and a crunchy crisp topping in every amazing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bread Base Essentials:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Apple Filling & Spice:
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- Cheesecake Swirl Goodness:
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Crisp Topping Magic:
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (25g) rolled oats
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Prep Your Oven & Pan, Get Ready:: Okay, first things first, let’s get that oven preheating to 350°F (175°C). Then, grab a 9×5 inch loaf pan. I always line mine with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. It’s a lifesaver for getting the apple crisp cheesecake bread out without any drama. Trust me, I’ve had loaves stick before, and it’s just heartbreaking. A little spray with cooking spray on the parchment doesn’t hurt either, just for extra insurance. This step might seem mundane, but it sets you up for success, and we want success, right?
- Whisk the Dry Stuff:: In a big bowl, whisk together your flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Give it a good whisk, making sure there are no lumps. This is where all those warm, inviting spice smells start to waft up, and honestly, it’s one of my favorite parts of baking. I always make sure everything is evenly distributed here; a little pocket of baking soda isn’t what we’re going for. This dry mix is the foundation of your apple crisp cheesecake bread, so get it right!
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:: In a separate bowl, whisk your eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until they’re all happy and combined. You want a smooth, pale yellow mixture. This is where I sometimes get a little distracted and forget to fully whisk, leading to streaks later. Don’t be like me! Really get in there and combine everything well. The smell of vanilla and milk together is just so comforting, don’t you think? It’s all coming together for our delicious apple crisp cheesecake bread.
- Combine Wet & Dry:: Now, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Seriously, *just* combined. Overmixing is the enemy of tender bread; it makes it tough. A few small lumps are totally fine. This is where I always get flour on my nose, no matter how careful I am! Fold in your diced apples gently. You want them distributed throughout the batter. I love seeing the little apple pieces pop up. This mixture is going to be the cozy base for our apple crisp cheesecake bread.
- Whip Up the Cheesecake Swirl:: In another small bowl, beat your softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla until it’s super smooth and creamy. No lumps allowed here, please! I usually use a hand mixer for this because my arm gets tired, and I want that perfect, silky texture. This creamy goodness is what’s going to make your apple crisp cheesecake bread feel extra special, so give it some love.
- Assemble the Magic & Crisp Topping:: Pour about half of your apple bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Swirl it gently with a knife. Repeat with the remaining batter and cream cheese. For the crisp topping, combine brown sugar, oats, and cold butter in a small bowl, working it with your fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle this magic over the top of your apple crisp cheesecake bread. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. The top will be golden brown and smell absolutely incredible. Let it cool a bit before slicing!