Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake. This decadent treat combines a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, spiced apple topping, and a drizzle of rich homemade salted caramel. Perfect for any gathering or celebration, this dessert is sure to impress with its stunning presentation and delightful flavor profile. Each slice is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory that captures the essence of autumn—making it an irresistible option for Thanksgiving or festive occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and sour cream.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust; bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set.
- Sauté apples in butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until tender.
- Prepare salted caramel by melting sugar until amber; whisk in butter and cream.
- Assemble by layering apples on cheesecake; drizzle with caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg