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Apple Streusel Cheesecake

Cream cheese and sour cream blend with warm cinnamon and vanilla. Tart apples cook down with butter and spices, drained well to avoid sogginess. Crunchy streusel topping adds texture. Graham cracker crust pressed firmly up the sides, lightly baked till fragrant and golden. Baked cheesecake is gently jiggly in the center, finished with a slow oven sit to stabilize. Cool completely before chilling overnight. Caramel drizzle optional. Substitutions include digestive biscuits for graham crackers, Greek yogurt for sour cream, or coconut sugar for brown sugar. Streusel can swap out oats with chopped nuts. Foil wrap prevents overbrowning. Timing cues hinge on tenderness of apples, crunch of crust, and set of filling.