Description

Dreamy, creamy, and bursting with cozy autumn flavor—this No-Bake Apple Pie Cheesecake is the dessert you’ll crave all year long. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a cinnamon-kissed cheesecake filling, and a glossy apple pie topping, it’s a showstopper that requires zero oven time. Perfect for holiday tables, potlucks, or just when you want a little indulgence without the fuss.

Ingredients

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Crust

4 cups graham cracker crumbs (or gingersnaps for extra spice)
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon

Cheesecake Filling

4 (8 oz) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened
6 cups Cool Whip, thawed
2 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Apple Pie Topping

½ cup unsalted butter
8 Gala apples, peeled, cored, chopped
1 cup water + 4 tsp cornstarch (slurry)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: pinch of nutmeg or splash of bourbon

Instructions

Crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until sandy. Press firmly into a 9×13 pan or 2 pie dishes. Chill 20 minutes.
Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla/maple. Fold in Cool Whip gently until airy and uniform. Spread over crust.
Topping: Sauté apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry, simmer until glossy and thick (7–10 min). Remove from heat, stir in vanilla (and nutmeg/bourbon if using). Cool completely.
Assemble: Spoon cooled apple topping over cheesecake filling. Cover and chill at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

For bakery-style flair, serve with warm caramel drizzle, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.