Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Indulge your senses with the Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake, a decadent dessert that beautifully marries the flavors of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and rich salted caramel. This show-stopping treat is perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, holiday celebration, or simply a well-deserved sweet escape. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes, making it hard to resist going back for seconds. With straightforward preparation steps and common ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning layered dessert. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly, allowing you to prepare it in advance and enjoy more time with your guests. Dive into this exquisite blend of flavors and impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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)
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Sea salt (for caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- For the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- For the apple layer: Toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour; spread over cooled crust.
- For the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over apple layer; bake for about 60-70 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prepare salted caramel sauce by melting sugar until amber; stir in butter and cream, then add sea salt.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg