Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful taste of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, spiced caramelized apples, and a crunchy crumble topping. This dessert captures the essence of fall with its rich flavors and is ideal for any occasion—be it Thanksgiving, family gatherings, or cozy weekend dinners. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity; it allows you to savor the comforting elements of a classic apple pie without the hassle of a traditional crust. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, you’ll impress your guests with this showstopper while enjoying every bite yourself.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 110 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 32 ounces cream cheese
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salted caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare your work area and gather all ingredients.
- Make the apple filling by cooking sliced apples with butter, sugar, and spices until softened.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter for the crust and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, then eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream.
- Layer half the cheesecake batter over the crust, add apple filling, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake in a water bath for about 90–110 minutes until set.
- Cool in the oven before chilling in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
- Top with crumble and drizzled salted caramel before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg