Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of flavors with our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake. This luxurious dessert combines the smooth richness of cheesecake with the warm, comforting spices of apple pie and the sweet allure of salted caramel sauce. Each slice offers a creamy texture complemented by a buttery graham cracker crust, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and stunning in presentation, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- ¼ 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)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 tsp sea salt (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Mix sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour; layer over cooled crust.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and sour cream. Pour over apples.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until set; cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For caramel sauce, melt sugar until amber, stir in butter, then cream and salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg