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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
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Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nostalgic taste of spiced apples. Each slice is generously drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce, creating a perfect harmony of sweet and salty. This stunning cheesecake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether it’s a family dinner or a festive celebration, this dessert will surely impress your loved ones while filling their hearts with warmth.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium apples
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 1–2 tbsp apple cider
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 1–2 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp water
  • 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 6 tbsp salted butter (for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream (for caramel)
  • pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, combine sliced apples, butter, apple cider, brown sugar, and spices for the filling. Cook until tender (8-14 minutes).
  3. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Bake for about 10 minutes.
  4. Beat room temperature cream cheese until smooth; gradually add granulated sugar and eggs one by one, followed by sour cream and spices.
  5. Pour half the cheesecake batter into the crust, layer with apple filling, then top with remaining batter.
  6. Bake using a water bath method for about 90 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center.
  7. Cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked open for an hour before refrigerating overnight.
  8. Prepare crumble topping while cooling: mix oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon; bake until golden brown.
  9. For caramel sauce, cook granulated sugar until golden; add butter and cream carefully; cool before drizzling over cheesecake.

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