Description
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is an irresistible dessert that harmoniously blends creamy cheesecake with spiced apple filling and a luxurious salted caramel drizzle. Perfect for any gathering or cozy evening, this cheesecake is sure to impress with its rich flavors and delightful textures. Each slice offers a comforting treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until slightly softened; set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, then incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Pour half the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Layer half of the cooked apples on top, followed by the remaining batter. Finish with another layer of apples.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for one hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 285mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg