Apple Crumble cheesecake
The humble crumble gets a glamorous makeover! This incredible apple cheesecake recipe requires a bit of effort, but all the elements can be prepared ahead and assembled quickly to make a showstopping dessert. Ingredients 2 Bramley apples (about 625g/1lb 6oz in total), peeled and chopped into large chunks 100 g (3 ½oz) light brown soft sugar 150 g (5oz) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease 300 g (11oz) digestive biscuits 500 g (1lb 2oz) mascarpone cheese 125 g (4oz) icing sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon 150 ml (5 fl oz (¼ pint)) double cream FOR THE CRUMBLE TOPPING 125 g (4oz) plain flour 60 g light brown soft sugar 60 g unsalted butter Directions Put the apples in a pan with the brown sugar and add 2tbsp water. Stir for a couple of min over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved, then bring the liquid in the pan to a boil, cover and simmer for 4-5min until the apples are tender (be careful not to overcook otherwise they will break up and go mushy). Set a sieve o...