Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake—a dessert that beautifully merges the creamy richness of cheesecake with the comforting tastes of apple pie and a luscious salted caramel drizzle. This visually stunning treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a cozy evening at home. With its buttery graham cracker crust, spiced apple layer, and silky cheesecake filling, this recipe creates an unforgettable taste experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 tsp sea salt (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Toss sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon; spread over the cooled crust.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the apple layer and bake for 60-70 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then prepare salted caramel sauce by melting sugar, adding butter and cream, and mixing in sea salt.
- Drizzle salted caramel over chilled cheesecake before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. For added flavor variations, consider incorporating other fruits like pears or berries in place of apples.