Description
Savor the exquisite layers of creamy cheesecake, spiced apple filling, and rich salted caramel in this delightful dessert. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this cheesecake offers a harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors. With a buttery graham cracker crust and an irresistible caramel drizzle, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sauté sliced apples in a skillet over medium heat with sugar and cinnamon until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, add sautéed apples, drizzle with caramel sauce, then top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center. Turn off oven and cool inside for one hour before transferring to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving. Drizzle more caramel sauce on top before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg