Crumble-Topped Cheesecake

Components for the Crust:

1. 1 1/2 cups of crumbs from graham crackers
2. 1/4 cup of sugar, granulated
3. Half a cup of melted unsalted butter for the cheesecake filling:
4. Three packages of softened cream cheese (8 oz each)
5. One cup of sugar granules
6. One cup of sour cream
7. One teaspoon of vanilla extract
8. Four big eggs

Regarding the Crumble Topper:

1. One cup of all-purpose flour
2. Half a cup of sugar, granulated
3. Half a cup of chilled, diced unsalted butter
4. Half a teaspoon of optional ground cinnamon

Directions:

Get the crust ready:

• Set the oven’s temperature to 175°C (350°F).
• In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the melted butter, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs.
• Fill a 9-inch springform pan with the mixture by pressing it into the bottom.
• After ten minutes of baking, take the crust out of the oven and allow it to cool.
  Get the cheesecake filling ready.
• Cream cheese and sugar should be combined in a big basin and beaten until smooth and creamy.
• Mix thoroughly after adding the vanilla essence and sour cream.
• Beat thoroughly after adding each egg one at a time.
• Cover the chilled crust in the springform pan with the cheesecake filling.
• To make the crumble topping, put the flour, sugar, and cinnamon (if using) in a medium-sized bowl.
• Work the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients with your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Over the cheesecake filling, evenly distribute the crumble topping.
• Bake the cheesecake for approximately an hour in a preheated oven, or until the center is just set but still has some give.
• After turning off the oven, leave the door slightly open for around an hour while the cheesecake cools within.
• After taking it out of the oven, place it in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
  Serve: Before serving, carefully take off the springform pan’s sides.
  Cut into slices and savor this delicious and unusual Crumble-Topped Cheesecake!
  Savor your special cheesecake with crumbles on top! Please inquire if you need any help or additional recipes.
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