Description
A creamy cheesecake layered with spiced caramel apples and topped with a luscious salted caramel drizzle, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy dessert nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) graham crackers
- 1/2 cup (115g) melted butter
- 2 tbsp (25g) sugar
- 3 medium apples
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 24oz (680g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Crush 2 cups (200g) of graham crackers and mix with 1/2 cup (115g) melted butter and 2 tbsp (25g) sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch (23cm) springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Peel and slice 3 medium apples. In a saucepan, cook apples with 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Beat 24oz (680g) cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup (200g) sugar, 3 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Pour half the cheesecake batter into the crust. Add a layer of apple topping, then pour the remaining batter on top.
- Place the springform pan in a water bath and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 60-70 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly when done.
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs. Don’t skip the water bath to prevent cracks. If cracks form, cover them with extra caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Apple Cheesecake, Fall Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe