Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors found in our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe. This dessert artfully combines the creamy richness of classic cheesecake with the warm, comforting essence of spiced apples and a luscious salted caramel drizzle. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this cheesecake is not only visually stunning but also a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests asking for seconds. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this impressive centerpiece that brings together the best of both worlds—cheesecake and apple pie.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 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 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.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually blend in sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake in a water bath for 55-65 minutes until slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven for an hour before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- Sauté diced apples in butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until soft; allow to cool.
- Prepare salted caramel sauce by melting sugar until amber; stir in butter and heavy cream, then mix in sea salt.
- Once chilled, top cheesecake with apple mixture and drizzle with caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Allow cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature for smoother mixing. Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks during baking. Chill overnight for enhanced flavor.