Description
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is a sumptuous dessert that artfully blends the rich, creamy essence of cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of classic apple pie. This show-stopping treat features layers of caramelized apples, a luscious cheesecake filling, and a buttery oat crumble topping. Ideal for fall celebrations, family gatherings, or any occasion where you want to wow your guests, this dessert is as impressive in presentation as it is in flavor. With a make-ahead potential and easy preparation steps, you can create an unforgettable dessert experience without stress.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples
- 32 ounces cream cheese
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking sliced apples with butter, spices, and sugar until tender.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter to form the crust; press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Layer half the cheesecake batter on the crust, followed by apple filling, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake in a water bath for about 90 minutes; cool completely before refrigerating overnight.
- Prepare crumble topping and drizzle with homemade salted caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg