Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
If you’re craving a dessert that combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with the creamy richness of cheesecake, look no further than this Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake. This delightful treat layers spiced apples over a luscious cheesecake filling, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with homemade salted caramel sauce. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family nights, this cheesecake is sure to be the star of any dessert table. Easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for special occasions, it’s a dessert that brings joy with every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 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)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 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, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour; spread over the cooled crust.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over apples and bake for 60-70 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- For salted caramel, melt sugar in a saucepan until amber-colored. Stir in butter and gradually add heavy cream while stirring. Mix in sea salt.
- Drizzle caramel over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg