While the calender tells me it’s fall, the weather sure doesn’t feel like it. That doesn’t stop me from wanting fall food though! So, in case you are in the same weird weather I am, here is an easy fall dessert that has the flavors of oatmeal cookies, apples, and peanut butter! The best part? It requires less than 10 minutes of baking! Plus, the cheesecake isn’t dense and heavy. It can be enjoyed after dinner (or anytime really!) without feeling like you’re going overboard on your dessert!
This cheesecake is a combination of the oatmeal cookie crust from this Chocolate Monster Cookie Pie and the peanut butter cheesecake filling from this Snickers Cheesecake Pie. The two blend perfectly with the tart apples. The chopped peanuts on top lend just a touch of saltiness that ties together the sweet, nutty, and tart flavors into one addictive cheesecake.
Love the peanut butter and apple combination? Try these!
Peanut Butter Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Peanut Butter & Apple Oatmeal Cookie Cheesecake
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 C graham cracker crumbs, about 8 whole sheets of graham crackers
- 1/2 C quick oats
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 C butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake
- 8 oz. 1/3 of fat cream cheese
- 1 C confectioner’s sugar
- 1/2 C creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 C finely chopped apples
- 8 oz reduced fat Cool Whip
- 3 tbsp chopped peanuts for garnish, optional
- additional chopped apple for garnish, optional
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 9 inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
- Stir together graham cracker crumbs, oats, brown sugar, and salt until well-combined. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until mixture is moistened. Press into bottom of pie plate. Bake for 8 minutes or until light golden. Let cool completely.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cream cheese and confectioner’s sugar. Beat until creamy. Add in peanut butter and vanilla. Beat until well-combined.
- Stir in apples. Gently fold in Cool Whip until just combined.
- Pour filling into crust. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and additional chopped apple right before serving.
This recipe is linked with Crazy Sweet Tuesday, I’m Lovin’ It Friday, Strut Your Stuff Saturday, Sweet Treats and Swanky Stuff, Thursday Treasures, Trick or Treat Tuesday, Weekend Potluck, What’s Shakin’ Link Party, Wonderful Food Wednesday.
This pie has been linked with Crazy for Crust’s Pi Day Party.
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
I love peanut butter and apple together! I have never had it in a pie though. What a great idea!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
What a fantastic flvaor for cheesecake!
katie says
yum! I love cheesecake, peanut butter, and apples… so this is right up my alley!
Emma @ Food, Fork and Good says
This looks gorgeous. I’m really REALLY into having apple and peanut butter with my morning brew at the moment. This just seems like the perfect way to kill off the rest of the jar 😉
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Absolutely perfect! 🙂
Liz says
Looks yummy! Love the combination of flavors!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
OMG. Peanut butter, oatmeal and apples in one no-bake cheesecake? How did you know this would be my favorite dessert EVER? (Because you’re a brilliant genius, that’s how) 🙂 this looks so delicious, Jessica. Light and refreshing, yet with wonderful fall flavors that make you feel all cozy inside.
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I’ll have to let my family know that at least somebody thinks I’m a brilliant genius! 😉
Angela @ AnotherBitePlease says
those fresh apples on top sold me on this cheesecake…looks sooooo good 🙂
Jen @ The Scrumptious Pumpkin says
You come up with the best flavor combos! Peanut butter is my favorite and the addition of apple sounds so tasty in a creamy cheesecake. 🙂
Jess @ OnSugarMountain says
Actually, it was so chilly this morning I thought we skipped Fall and went smack dab into Winter >_<
Also: I don't even like peanut butter but want to try this! Oatmeal Cookie crust? Apples? Cheesecake?
COUNT ME IN! 😀
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Oh, you will like peanut butter in this form!
The Farm Girl says
Found you at blogcon. This pie looks amazing. Pinned! 🙂
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Thanks for stopping by!
tanya says
I hear ya, it’s 80 degrees here today!!! I’m ready for fleece and soup weather! What a wonderful cheesecake! Love how creamy and inviting this looks. Great flavors!
Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} says
Super yummy flavor combos!
Nicole @The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says
Suuper good idea Jessica! I never really thought about desserts with peanut butter and apple! And I love how creamy the filling of this pie looks!
It’s still hot here too – I’m in Arizona so by most peoples standards our “cold” Winter weather is Fall/Spring weather for most!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
I can never have too much peanut butter and I’m loving the apples, so I’ve been finding myself looking for as many different ways to use the combination as possible!
Holly @ Life as a lofthouse says
I could dive right into this delicious creation!! YUM! ♥
Pamela says
Ok this is going on my today dessert list I love cheese cake, and I know this one is delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Oh my goodness this looks amazing! I love this combo!Deliciousness!
Kristy @ Sweet Treats and More says
Everything about this cheesecake I LOVE!! Holy yum!
Medeja says
Sounds really good! Peanut butter and apples really great combination. I was actually looking for some apple cheesecake recipe!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Oh, I hope you give this one a try! You won’t be disappointed!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
This is so fun! I adore oatmeal cookies!
Lisa {Sweet 2 Eat Baking} says
Oh wow, all my fave fall combos and in a cheesecake. Looks absolutely divine!
Baking Serendipity says
It feels like summer in Ohio too, and I’m loving it! The leaves swirling in the air still make me think fall enough to keep eating apples and pumpkin like crazy. I love the pb with apples in this cheesecake though!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Yeah, that’s about the way it has been here! Except last night we had a strong storm so there are no more leaves swirling in the air!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Oh, my. I never thought I’d hear all those words in a title. But I’m so glad I did! YUM! We finally have fall weather here. But it kinda skipped to cold!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Oh, it is a great combination of words! 🙂 Thanks Dorothy!
Jen of My Tiny Oven says
Oh Wow!! This pie looks crazy good! I totally need to try it.
Deborah says
There is nothing about this that I don’t love!!
The Squishy Monster says
I had to read the title twice figuring it was too good to be true but alas, it’s true! These are some of my most favorite flavors in the world! YUM!!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
It is very true!
Suzanne says
Seriously drooling over this pie, love every aspect of it, I know what you mean about the temps. they are still like Summer most days here.
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Well, this is a great pie for warm weather!Thanks Suzanne!
Rachel {studio cuisine} says
Oh man, Jessica, this looks too good! I seriously need to break out the stretchy pants for this
Joanne @ Fifteen Spatulas says
I love what you’ve done with the crust! I’m always trying to add oats to everything LOL.
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Oh me too! I love the nuttiness that it adds to baked goods!
DessertForTwo says
Oh wow! I’m drooling! This looks perfect for tail gating this weekend! 🙂
Jessie says
So many delicious flavors wrapped into one perfect loooking dessert. Amazing!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
whoa, this cheesecake sounds intensely fabulous! 🙂
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Okay, wow! This cheesecake sounds amazing, and you totally have my mouth watering for a piece. Yum!
Bree says
Looks like you should bring dessert for Thanksgiving this year-yum!
Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction says
Oh, that is a good idea! It would be nice and easy!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
YUM! Oh my gosh. That first shot makes it look like the best pie ever. Love gooey pies. And this flavor combination?! You’re genius!
April says
Wow, I’ve seen cheesecake variations all over, but never oatmeal cookie and apples. It sounds fabulous, I’m dying to try! Found you at Strut Your Stuff. Love it lots!!
~April @DimplesandDelights
Heather @French Press says
what a great combination – I have always loved pb and apples – but never with oatmeal – cookie – or cheesecake
i will have to try this one for sure
Ramona says
Love this kind of no bake cheesecake!! Looks great! 🙂
Julie says
This looks delicious, Jessica!
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
That really is fall in a pie! What an amazing combo of flavors. Pinning! 🙂
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
This looks delicious! One of my son and I’s favorite snacks is apple slices with peanut butter, and we love cheesecake, so I am definitely going to have to try making this! 🙂
Jocelyn@ BruCrew Life says
WHat a fun idea to put oatmeal in the crust! I love that this is so easy to whip up. Peanut butter and apples are always a fun way to go:-)
Tara says
Any idea roughly how many calories are in a serving of this cheesecake?
thanks!