Description
A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and rich salted caramel, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed Oreos for a chocolatey twist)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar to form a sandy mixture. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until creamy. Add vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time. Fold in sour cream until well blended.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust and smooth it out. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Prepare the apple topping by tossing sliced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and lemon juice. Arrange apple slices on top of the cheesecake filling.
- Bake the cheesecake for 55-60 minutes, until edges are firm but the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours.
- For the salted caramel sauce, melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until amber. Whisk in butter and then cream, stirring until smooth. Stir in salt and let it cool.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Feel free to top with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence. This cheesecake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg