Apple Cinnamon Bread with Cheesecake Ribbon is fork worthy! Packed with apples, a ribbon of rich cheesecake, and a crunchy cinnamon streusel this bread is more fall dessert than a fruit bread recipe. Drizzle with some caramel sauce and top with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat!
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This bread recipe involves more steps in the preparation of ingredients, however the end result is well worth it! There are three yummy layers in this recipe: a rich ribbon of cheesecake sandwiched between a warmly spiced apple bread, topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Although the recipe requires three steps, easy to follow directions make this a simple fall recipe you will make again and again!
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Apples and Cinnamon!
I think there is no better smell than a home filled with the smell of something deliciously homemade. This apple bread is chocked full of warm scents that comfort the soul. I love my home to be filled with the sweet smell of fall!
Break away from the traditional, every bite of this recipe is an explosion of flavor for your mouth. I love finding new and delicious recipes for the abundance of fall produce. This recipe is loaded with apples and makes two loaves, one to share or freeze for later!
Tips for Success!
I prefer a nice, slightly tart apple for this recipe, typically those offered early in the apple season. Jonamac or MacIntosh are my favorites, but use other varieties and they will be just as yummy!
Peeling the apples is definitely recommended. Having peels in the bread disrupts the nice rich texture!
Bringing the ingredients to room temperature helps ensure they incorporate into one another. This will also help create a smooth creamy cheesecake without any lumps.
I sometimes add another tablespoon of flour to the cinnamon streusel if the butter does not completely combined with the ingredients. If not well absorbed, it can create a greasy effect to the top of the loaf.
Allow the bread to cool until almost completely cooled. Removing from the pan too soon will cause the bread to fall apart.
Treat Yourself!
This is certainly not diet food! Loaded with cream cheese and rich ingredients…you deserve the indulgence!
Apple Cinnamon Bread with Cheesecake Ribbon
Ingredients
Apple Bread Batter
- 3 Cups Apples Peeled and Diced
- 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1½ TSP Cinnamon
- ¼ TSP Nutmeg
- 1 TSP Baking Soda
- ½ TSP Salt
- ½ Cup Butter Softened
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
- 3 Eggs
- 1½ Cups Sugar
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
Cheesecake
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese Room Temperature
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg Room Temperature
Cinnamon Streusel
- 4 TBSP Butter Melted
- 4 TBSP Sugar
- 2 TBSP All-Purpose Flour
- 2 TSP Cinnamon
Instructions
Apple Bread Batter
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray two 9×5 loaf pans with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Peel and dice approximately 3 large apples into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar and brown sugar. Add applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix together until completely combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into batter a ½ cup at a time. Mix until all ingredients are completely combined. Batter is thick.
- Add the diced apples into the batter and mix throughout batter with a wooden spoon. Divide into 4 equal parts and set aside.
Cheesecake Batter
- Add cream cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla extract into a bowl and whip together with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Divide in half. Set aside.
Cinnamon Streusel
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, cinnamon and flour and mix well.
- Divide in half and set aside.
Putting it Together
- Add one quarter of apple bread batter to each loaf pan. Spread evenly.
- Top each with divided cheesecake batter. Spread evenly over batter.
- Top each loaf with remaining batter and spread carefully to not disrupt cheesecake layer.
- Dollop cinnamon streusel onto surface of batter and carefully swirl around top.
- Bake in oven at 325°F for about one hour and 5 minutes then begin to check the loaves. The centers will appear set and a toothpick inserted into the center will come out cleanly when the bread is done.
- Allow to cool on a rack for about one hour. Slide a knife around the edges of the pan and carefully invert the pan to allow the bread to fall out.
- Slice and enjoy. Share a loaf if you can resist eating both yourself!
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