Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Caramel Apple Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert fusion—rich, creamy cheesecake paired with warm spiced apples and a luscious caramel drizzle. It’s perfect for fall, holidays, or any time you want to wow a crowd. Easy to make, stunning to serve, and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Crust: 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, ½ cup melted butter
Filling: 3 (8 oz) cream cheese blocks, 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, ½ cup sour cream
Apple Topping: 3 chopped Granny Smith apples, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Caramel Sauce: 1 cup sugar, 6 tbsp butter, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, bake 10 mins.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth. Pour over crust.
- Bake in water bath 55–65 mins. Cool in oven 1 hour, then chill 4+ hours.
- Cook apples with butter, sugar, spices until soft. Add slurry to thicken. Cool.
- For caramel: melt sugar, add butter, cream, and salt. Simmer 1 min, cool.
- Top chilled cheesecake with apples and caramel before serving.
Servings and Timing
Servings: 12
Prep: 30 mins | Bake: 1 hr | Chill: 5 hrs | Total: ~6.5 hrs
Variations
- Swap graham crackers for gingersnaps
- Add cinnamon to the filling
- Top with toasted pecans
- Try mini cheesecakes in a muffin tin
- Use store-bought caramel to save time
Storage and Reheating
Store in fridge up to 5 days. Freeze (without toppings) for 2 months. Thaw overnight and top fresh.
FAQs
Can I make it ahead? Yes, up to 2 days in advance.
What apples work best? Tart ones like Granny Smith hold up best.
Do I need a water bath? It helps prevent cracks, but optional.
Conclusion
Caramel Apple Cheesecake brings cozy flavor and elegance together in one unforgettable dessert. Make it once, and it’ll become your go-to favorite for celebrations and cozy nights alike. Don’t forget to snap a picture—this beauty deserves the spotlight
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