Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that perfectly marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh apples and a luscious caramel drizzle. Ideal for fall gatherings or cozy evenings, this show-stopping treat features a buttery graham cracker crust and velvety filling, ensuring every slice leaves guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown; allow to cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until creamy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in sliced apples. Pour the batter over the cooled crust and bake for about 60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg