Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of creamy cheesecake, fresh apples, and rich caramel with this Caramel Apple Cheesecake recipe. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this dessert combines sweet and tart flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its stunning presentation and heavenly taste, it’s sure to be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and sour cream until creamy. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon gently.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth it out.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set; center should be slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cool inside for an hour.
- Chill in the fridge before serving, drizzled with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For a flavor twist, try adding nutmeg or swapping apple varieties. - To avoid cracks on top, consider baking in a water bath. - This cheesecake can be made a day ahead for better flavor.