Description
A rich and decadent Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake combining the creamy texture of cheesecake with the flavor of spiced apples and a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a luscious homemade salted caramel sauce. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking a blend of apple pie and cheesecake in one elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Apple Layer
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the crust and cheesecake.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is well blended and crumbly.
- Form Crust: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer to form the crust base.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Prepare Apple Layer: In a large bowl, toss peeled and sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until all slices are evenly coated. This helps thicken the juices during baking.
- Add Apple Layer to Crust: Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cooled crust to create a flavorful fruit layer.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy, removing all lumps.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated, improving flavor and texture.
- Combine Layers: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the apple layer in the springform pan, ensuring coverage.
- Bake Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly to ensure creaminess.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to firm up.
- Make Salted Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt granulated sugar without stirring until it becomes amber-colored and caramelized.
- Add Butter: Carefully stir in the unsalted butter into the melted sugar until it fully melts and blends smoothly.
- Add Cream: Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously to combine into a smooth sauce.
- Finish Sauce: Remove from heat and stir in sea salt to create the salted caramel flavor.
- Serve: Drizzle the salted caramel sauce generously over the chilled cheesecake before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
- Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the apple and cheesecake layers to avoid sogginess.
- Choose crisp, tart apples such as Granny Smith for best flavor and texture.
- Be careful when making caramel to avoid burning the sugar.
- Store leftover cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake with sauce)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Apple Pie, Cheesecake, Dessert, Autumn, Holiday, Baking
