Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe. This delightful fusion combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with spiced apple filling and a decadent salted caramel topping, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this masterpiece. Prepare it ahead of time and let it chill overnight for maximum flavor—your taste buds will thank you!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for apples)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and sour cream until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust; smooth the top. Place in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour; refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- For the apple topping, sauté diced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until soft (about 8 minutes).
- For salted caramel sauce, melt sugar until deep amber; add cubed butter and stir until melted. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and boil for one minute before mixing in sea salt.
- Assemble by topping chilled cheesecake with apple mixture and drizzling with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg