Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake, a dessert that beautifully marries the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the warm spices of apple pie and the irresistible allure of salted caramel. This dessert is perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or simply when you crave something sweet. The stunning layers of spiced apples and a luscious salted caramel sauce create a visual feast that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With its easy-to-follow steps, even beginner bakers can create this show-stopping treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Combine sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread over cooled crust.
- Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the apple layer and bake for 60-70 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For the salted caramel sauce, cook sugar until amber, add butter, then cream and salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg