Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that combines the comforting essence of classic apple pie with the creamy decadence of cheesecake. This showstopper is perfect for family gatherings, cozy weekends, or any occasion when you want to impress your loved ones. With layers of sweet apples, a luscious cheesecake filling, and a drizzle of homemade salted caramel sauce, each bite offers a heavenly balance of flavors and textures. Plus, it’s easy to prepare ahead of time, making it a stress-free treat that everyone will adore.
- 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)
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes; let cool.
- Toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Spread over the cooled crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time along with vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over apples and bake for 60-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggles in the center.
- Cool on wire rack before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For caramel sauce, melt sugar until amber; stir in butter then heavy cream and sea salt.
- Drizzle salted caramel over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg