Description
A delightful dessert that combines cheesecake and apple pie flavors, topped with luxurious salted caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 tsp sea salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then take it out of the oven and let it cool.
- In another large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Toss the apples to coat them evenly.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until everything is fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the apple layer in the springform pan.
- Bake the cheesecake for about 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For the salted caramel sauce, heat 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it melts and turns amber in color.
- Add 6 tablespoons of butter and stir until it’s melted.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Take it off the heat and mix in the sea salt.
- Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Avoid overbaking the cheesecake, it should be slightly jiggly in the center.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg