Description
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is the perfect autumn dessert, melding the creaminess of cheesecake with the warmth of spiced apples and a drizzle of decadent salted caramel. This show-stopping treat features a crunchy graham cracker crust and layers of rich flavors that will leave your guests asking for more. Ideal for fall gatherings or cozy nights in, this cheesecake is surprisingly easy to make and is sure to impress everyone around your 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, diced
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar and vanilla.
- Fold in diced apples gently and pour mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours (overnight is best).
- Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg