Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake, a dessert that harmoniously blends creamy cheesecake with the warm essence of apple pie and a rich salted caramel drizzle. Perfect for any occasion, this decadent treat is sure to impress your guests while also satisfying your sweet cravings. With its impressive layered presentation and delightful textures, each slice promises a perfect balance of sweet and salty that will leave you wanting more.
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 oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes; allow to cool.
- Combine sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour; layer over cooled crust.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream. Pour over the apple layer.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes until almost set; cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- For salted caramel, melt sugar over medium heat until amber; stir in butter, then slowly add cream while mixing. Remove from heat and stir in salt.
- Drizzle chilled cheesecake with salted caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg