Creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake. This luscious dessert combines a smooth cream cheese filling with the sweet, tart notes of caramelized apples, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for autumn gatherings or holiday celebrations, this cheesecake not only impresses with its stunning presentation but also offers a balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors that everyone will adore. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping treat. Drizzle it with extra caramel sauce for an added touch of decadence and enjoy the comforting flavors that echo the essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for stability)
- 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade), plus more for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour (if using). Blend in eggs one at a time on low speed.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 55–65 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven for an hour before chilling overnight.
- For the topping, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; cook until tender and caramelized. Stir in caramel sauce.
- Once chilled, top cheesecake with the caramel apple mixture and drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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