Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake. This delightful treat features a smooth vanilla cinnamon cheesecake layered with caramelized apples, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite is a perfect fusion of classic apple pie flavors and creamy cheesecake decadence. Ideal for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or cozy family gatherings, this showstopper will impress your loved ones and satisfy every sweet tooth. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this cheesecake guarantees an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 32 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (for caramel)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- Various spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and more)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a springform pan with nonstick spray.
- Make the apple filling by cooking sliced apples with butter, spices, and sugar until tender.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter to form the crust; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding sugar, eggs, sour cream, and spices.
- Assemble the cheesecake by layering half the batter, adding the apple filling, then topping with remaining batter.
- Bake in a water bath for 90–110 minutes until set with a slight wobble.
- Cool inside the oven before chilling in the refrigerator for at least six hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg