Autumn Cheesecake is a rich and indulgent apple cheesecake that captures the warm and cozy flavors of the fall season.It starts with a graham cracker and pecan crust that is filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with spiced apples and more pecans.It is a delightful dessert choice for autumn gatherings or any time you want to savor the flavors of the season! You will also love my Caramel Apple Cheesecake, too! Apple Cheesecake Ingredients & Substitutions Crust: Ensure all graham cracker crumbs and pecans are coated in melted butter.

This is what binds the crust together.Graham Cracker Crumbs Pre-Crushed vs Crushing Yourself The quality of store-bought graham cracker crumbs has changed in the last few years and they seem to be less flavorful and have a different texture.When possible, I recommend the full sheets of honey-flavored graham crackers and crushing them yourself or utilizing a food processor.

Pecans: Pecans are added to the crust and sprinkled over the apples.If preferred, you could leave out the nuts.Filling: To help prevent lumps in the cheesecake, be sure the ingredients, specifically the cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs, are at room temperature.

Apples: Granny Smith apples are chosen for this cheesecake not only for their tart and crisp qualities but also because they complement the flavors and textures of the other ingredients.You could also experiment with other kinds of apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, Golden Delicious

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