1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Preparation
Prepare the Crust:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Prepare the Crumble Topping:
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon (if using).
Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Bake the Cheesecake:
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serve:
Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan before serving. Slice and enjoy this unique and delightful Crumble-Topped Cheesecake!
Enjoy your unique crumble-topped cheesecake!
