Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe. This decadent dessert combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the warm, spiced goodness of apple pie, topped off with a luscious salted caramel sauce. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat at home, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends. With its stunning layered presentation and irresistible taste, it’s bound to become a favorite at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes until slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the topping, sauté diced apples in butter with brown sugar and spices until soft; let cool.
- Prepare salted caramel by melting sugar until amber, then add butter and heavy cream; stir in sea salt.
- Top chilled cheesecake with apples and drizzle with caramel before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg