Description
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is a heavenly fusion of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and rich salted caramel. This dessert features a crunchy graham cracker crust that perfectly complements the velvety filling, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ideal for fall celebrations or cozy family gatherings, each slice offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (for sauce)
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a springform pan and wrap in aluminum foil.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl; press into the pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Toss apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon; fold into the batter.
- Pour half the batter over the crust, layer with apples, then cover with remaining batter. Bake for about an hour until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool at room temperature before chilling for at least four hours or overnight. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg