Apricot Crumble Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Butter (2 tablespoons, cold)
• Cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Flour (1/2 cup)
• Apricots (4, sliced)
• Apricot preserves (1/2 cup)
• Eggs (2)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Sugar (1/2 cup)
• Cream cheese (16 oz)
• Butter (1/2 cup, melted)
• Graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Spread the apricot preserves over the crust. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the preserves.
5. Arrange the sliced apricots on top of the cream cheese mixture.
6. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
7. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apricots.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and the crumble topping is golden brown.
9. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before removing it from the springform pan.
10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
11. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!