Description
An indulgent dessert combining the flavors of apple pie and cheesecake, topped with salted caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup of butter, melted
- ¼ cup of sugar
- 3–4 medium-sized apples, peeled and diced
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup of sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of caramel sauce
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grab a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool slightly.
- Combine the diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
- Layer the apple filling onto the cooled crust, followed by pouring the cheesecake mixture on top.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set in the middle. Cool for about an hour, then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with caramel drizzled on top and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Notes
Allow the cheesecake to chill properly for the best texture and flavor. Serve warm caramel for a delightful serving touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: apple pie cheesecake, dessert, fall dessert, caramel cheesecake