Description
Indulge in the delightful union of flavors with this Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe. This exquisite dessert marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic taste of spiced apple pie, all sitting atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with a luscious salted caramel sauce, it’s a showstopper perfect for any gathering or a well-deserved treat after a busy day. The warm spices and sweet apples evoke the comfort of autumn, making this cheesecake not just a dessert but a cozy experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon sea salt for caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually add in sugar, then eggs one at a time on low speed. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust, smoothing the top. Place in a larger roasting pan filled with water halfway up the sides and bake for 55-65 minutes until nearly set.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- For the apple topping, melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook until soft.
- For caramel sauce, melt sugar in a saucepan until amber, stir in cubed butter, then heavy cream and sea salt.
- Top chilled cheesecake with apples and drizzle salted caramel before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg