Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Indulge in the heavenly layers of our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and spiced apples. This irresistible dessert is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings. With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake filling, tender cinnamon apples, and a rich salted caramel drizzle, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests. Easy to make with clear instructions, even novice bakers can achieve stunning results. Enjoy every bite of this crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 salted caramel sauce)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese until smooth, then incorporate sugar, eggs one at a time, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Pour over the crust.
- Bake in a water bath for 55-65 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven for an hour before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- Cook diced apples in butter with brown sugar and spices until soft. Cool before topping the cheesecake.
- Make salted caramel by melting sugar until amber, then adding butter and cream; stir in sea salt.
- Assemble by layering cooked apples on cheesecake and drizzling with caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg