• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Sweet Simple Masala
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Chutneys & Dips
    • Soups & Sides
    • Sweets
    • Pasta, Noodles, Rice
    • Sandwiches
    • Drinks
    • Vegetarian
    • Indian
    • Mexican
    • Chicken, eggs, meats
    • Seafood
    • Kid-Friendly
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Snapchat
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Indian
  • Mexican
  • Mediterranean
  • Sweets
  • Snacks & Appetizers
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Welcome!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Indian
    • Mexican
    • Mediterranean
    • Sweets
    • Snacks & Appetizers
    • Kid-Friendly
    • Welcome!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    • manchurian paneer kati rolls
      Manchurian Paneer Kati Roll
    • mango strawberry smoothie
      Mango Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    • zucchini chocolate spice muffins
      Chocolate Chip Pecan Zucchini Muffins
    • CILANTRO COCONUT CHUTNEY
      Cilantro Coconut Chutney
    • paneer tater tots in baking pan with ketchup and cilantro chutney
      Paneer Tikka Tater Tots
    • chocolate cake mix hacks
      Boxed Chocolate Cake Mix Hacks
    • almond butter cookies
      Soft 5-Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies (no flour)
    • chicken tikka masala meatballs
      Chicken Meatball Tikka Masala
    • ginger chili masala omelette egg sandwich
      Ginger Chili Omelette Sandwich
    • blueberry lemon corn cake skillet
      Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Cake (Skillet Recipe)
    • rasmalai fusion cake
      No Bake Rasmalai Cake (with Cake Rusks)
    • lamb bolognese with red chili flakes and spaghetti
      Indian Spiced Lamb Bolognese
    Home » Recipes

    Apple Cheesecake Tart with Almond Shortbread Crust

    Published Oct 20, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Here I am back with another apple dessert. Believe me I did not go crazy at the orchard this year and just bring home bushels upon bushels of apples or anything. But we had a spare apple or 2 left and this apple cheesecake tart is just too good not to make with farm fresh apples!

    apple cheesecake tart

    I'm really conflicted between which apple dessert is my favorite this year! I mean the Cardamom Ginger Apple Pie was really delicious but this apple cheesecake tart has a cookie crust! An almond shortbread cookie crust at that!

    So about this delicious shortbread cookie crust. Just 5 simple ingredients, that you throw into a mixer and your crust will be ready to go in less than 10 minutes! Honestly, I was tempted to stop once the crust dough came together and bake some shortbread cookies, but I had already softened the cream cheese for the filling so I continued. This shortbread dough smells so good with the vanilla and almond extracts that I would not blame you if that's all you tried in this recipe!

    apple almond cheesecake tart

    Almond Shortbread Cookie Crust

    1. All Purpose Flour - Provides the structure to the dough
    2. Sugar - Reduce to ¼ cup if you want a less sweet crust
    3. Butter - it is super important to soften the butter at room temperature before making the crust dough
    4. Vanilla Extract - Optional but it adds such an amazing complimenting flavor to the apples and almonds
    5. Almond Extract - Super flavorful and such an amazing pairing with the apples!

    Reduce the clean-up > Use the same bowl to make the filling!

    Once the crust in baking in the oven, use the same mixing bowl and dump all of the cheesecake filling ingredients into it. By the time the crust is par-baked, your filling will be ready too. Its such an efficient use of time here.

    Top the cheesecake filling with the cinnamon sugar apple slices. I like to overlap then apple slices by sticking them into the cheesecake filling, this way I was able to squeeze a ton more apples onto it. But feel free to arrange the apples however you like!

    Note: I use a rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom and I was afraid that the butter from the crust would drip into the oven as it baked. So I baked the tart in my tart pan underneath a baking sheet. (Yes I truly dread cleaning my oven!!)

    apple cheesecake almond tart

    📖 Recipe

    apple cheesecake tart

    Apple Cheesecake Tart with Almond Shortbread Crust

    Every layer of this tart is so delicious on its own, but together it is the perfect fall dessert! Sweet cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling topping with cinnamon sugar spiced apples and slivered almonds!
    No ratings yet
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 361 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Almond Shortbread Cookie Crust

    • 1 cup flour
    • ½ cup butter softened
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

    Cheesecake Filling

    • 8 ounce package of cream cheese softened
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Cinnamon Sugar Apples

    • 2 cups apples peeled and thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated

    Topping

    • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 375°F.
    • Combine all crust ingredients in bowl. Beat at medium speed until dough leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball. Press onto bottom of 14 in rectangular tart pan. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside for cheesecake filling.
    • Combine all cheesecake filling ingredients into the same bowl. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Spread cheesecake mixture over crust.
    • Place apple slices in another bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; toss to coat. Line apple slices along the top of the cheesecake filling.
    • Bake for 40 minutes or until the filling is almost set. Top with the sliced almonds and bake for additional 10 minutes or until the filling is set.
    • Cool completely before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 782IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword apple tart, apple cheesecake tart, almond shortbread cookies, fall desserts, apple dessert
    Love this recipe?Mention @sweetsimplemasala or tag #sweetsimplemasala!

    Adapted from Land O Lakes recipe

    More Recipes

    • millionaire bars on white plate
      Easy Millionaire's Shortbread Bars
    • chicken tikka masala stuffed shells pasta
      Tikka Masala Stuffed Shells
    • truffle parm air fried fries
      Truffle Parmesan Rosemary Fries (Air Fryer)
    • hot almondmilk matcha latte
      Matcha Latte with Almond Milk

    Subscribe

    for your weekly recipe fix.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Amna

      October 21, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      Omg this looks so good! I haven’t seen this combo before I’m going to try it out sometime. It Apple and cinnamon just sums up fall for me 🙂

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 21, 2020 at 9:00 pm

        Thanks Amna! I know, I always think of apple pies as the only apple desserts but the cheesecake filling works so well with the cinnamon and apples, its great!!

        Reply
    2. Amy

      October 21, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      I'm a bit of an apple fiend too and I love making both sweet and savoury dishes with them. this tart looks magnificent and it has so many of my favourite things in the one recipe! Definitely a project for the weekend!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 21, 2020 at 8:58 pm

        Thanks Amy! Try it out and its really delicious and actually comes together really quickly!!

        Reply
    3. Christie Gagnon

      October 21, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      This looks AMAZIN!G! I don't have a tart pan though. Do you think it would work in a pie plate?

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 22, 2020 at 10:26 am

        Thanks Christie! Yes you can definitely use a pie plate. with the pie plate, you won't have to worry about the melted butter leaking out either! And you can line up the apple slices in a circular pattern instead!

        Reply
    4. Sunrita

      October 22, 2020 at 4:51 am

      A perfect time f to find this recipe. My daughter reacts to raw apples but she loves them. I am always looking at creative ways to serve diahes with baked apples. She will love this.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 22, 2020 at 10:27 am

        Thanks Sunrita! My kids really loved this dish too! Its great because its a nice balance of sweet and tart!

        Reply
    5. Natalie

      October 22, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Gosh, this looks really amazing. How I wish for a slice of this tart right now. I will definitely save the recipe and make it over the weekend. I'm so looking forward to trying this.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 22, 2020 at 5:39 pm

        Thanks Natalie! It's actually an quick and easy dessert that just happens to look amazing!

        Reply
    6. Magali

      October 22, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe. It was delicious!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        October 22, 2020 at 10:12 pm

        Thanks Magali! So glad that you liked it, really appreciate the feedback!!

        Reply
    7. Crystal

      December 02, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      Hi Jill! I'm going to try this recipe tomorrow! It looks so yummy. Question...do you put the tart in the refrigerator to cool or just let it cool on wire rack? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        December 02, 2020 at 9:49 pm

        Hi Crystal! Thats great! I put the tart on a wire rack to cool if you're eating it that day (within a few hours). Any longer than 4 hours, just pop it in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy it. And store the leftovers in the fridge as well!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Recipes
      • Breakfast
      • Snacks & Appetizers
      • Chutneys & Dips
      • Soups & Sides
      • Sweets
      • Pasta, Noodles, Rice
      • Sandwiches
      • Drinks
      • Vegetarian
      • Indian
      • Mexican
      • Chicken, eggs, meats
      • Seafood
      • Kid-Friendly

    Find Me on Social

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Snapchat
    • Twitter

    Footer

    Get Notified

    New recipes via email

    Hi, I'm Jill

    I love to create recipes that mix together the Indian flavors I grew up eating, American comfort food classics and modern preparations to make meals easily but still full of flavor and spice! More

    My Favorites

    manchurian paneer kati rolls
    mango strawberry smoothie
    zucchini chocolate spice muffins
    This Indian spiced egg & tomato homestyle curry is This Indian spiced egg & tomato homestyle curry is sure to hit the spot when you’re craving something delicious and comforting.  It’s a perfect blend of savory spices in a tomato based sauce, giving it a unique flavor that will leave you wanting more. Plus, it’s easy to make and ready in a jiffy - just the thing for busy weeknights! So why not give it a try and see what you think? 
check out the full recipe : https://sweetsimplemasala.com/homestyle-egg-curry/
#currynight #indianfood #yummy #eggsfordinner #easycurry #curryrecipe
    Cilantro coconut chutney THE SECRET TO THE PERFE Cilantro coconut chutney 
THE SECRET TO THE PERFECT CREAMY CILANTRO CHUTNEY
Full recipe:  https://sweetsimplemasala.com/cilantro-coconut-chutney/
#chutney #cilantrochutney #coconutchutney
#easychutney #indianrecipe
    Paneer Tikka Tater Tots Crispy veggie and paneer Paneer Tikka Tater Tots
Crispy veggie and paneer spiced tater tots!
Check out the full recipe details here: 
https://sweetsimplemasala.com/paneer-tikka-tater-tots/
#indiansnack #veggiesnacks #paneerrecipe #paneer #indianveggieappetizer #paneersnacks
    Soft Baked 5 Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies (flo Soft Baked 5 Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies (flourless) 
These soft 5-ingredient almond butter cookies are the perfect, easy to make treat!
All you need is
- [ ] Almond butter 
- [ ] Brown Sugar (I used dark brown sugar)
- [ ] Eggs
- [ ] Vanilla Extract 
- [ ] Salt 
Full recipe: https://sweetsimplemasala.com/soft-5-ingredient-almond-butter-cookies/
#glutenfreecookies #softbakedcookies #almondbuttercookies #almondbutter #flourless
    On busy weeknights, we live off simple easy dinner On busy weeknights, we live off simple easy dinners, like this egg and tomato curry! Luckily, @meyerlabs cookware has got me covered for the cooking and clean up! 
This set is great for cooking in the stovetop and oven, dishwasher safe and stacks up neatly for easy organization! Universal lids! Nonstick and stainless steel! Not to mention gorgeous!!
#gifted #meyerlabs
    Spicy ginger chili omelette sandwich This easy to Spicy ginger chili omelette sandwich 
This easy to make ginger chili omelette sandwich is perfect for a single serving breakfast or lunch. Seasoned with freshly grated ginger, diced chili peppers and cilantro, this spicy Indian omelette is flavor packed!
Full recipe: https://sweetsimplemasala.com/ginger-chili-omelette-sandwich/
#spicyomelette #masalaomelette #spicyeggs #eggandcheese #indianbreakfast #indianeggs
    Follow Sweet Simple Masala on Instagram

    Copyright © 2023 Sweet Simple Masala on the Foodie Pro Theme