Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake, a delightful blend of rich cheesecake and spiced caramelized apples. This dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, and is topped with a luscious salted caramel sauce. Perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations or cozy family dinners, this cheesecake captures the flavors of traditional apple pie while offering a modern twist. Impress your guests with its stunning presentation and comforting taste—a true showstopper that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 32 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 4 large eggs
- Salted caramel sauce (homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by spraying it with nonstick spray.
- Make the apple filling: Sauté peeled and sliced apples with butter, brown sugar, and spices until tender; thicken with cornstarch mixed in water.
- For the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into the bottom of the prepared pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat room temperature cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and spices.
- Layer the cooled apple filling over the crust, pour cheesecake batter on top, and bake using a water bath for about 60 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool in the oven with the door ajar before refrigerating overnight.
- Drizzle with homemade salted caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (140g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg