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Slice of creamy caramel apple cheesecake topped with apples and caramel

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Emily
This Caramel Apple Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake filling, sweet spiced apples, and rich caramel sauce for the perfect apple dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened full-fat recommended
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs added one at a time
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Apple Topping

  • 3 medium apples, peeled and diced crisp apples recommended
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg

Toppings

  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce salted caramel recommended
  • to taste whipped cream, crumble topping, apple slices optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, mix well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and sour cream; mix until smooth.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Tap gently to remove air bubbles. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is nearly set.
  • Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 8–10 minutes until apples soften. Let cool completely.
  • Before serving, top the cheesecake with the cooled apple topping. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Add crumble topping or apple slices if desired.
  • Slice the cheesecake with a clean knife, wiping between cuts. Serve chilled with extra caramel sauce on each slice.

Notes

Nutrition Information:
    • Calories: 450 kcal
    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 260mg
    • Potassium: 200mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin A: 850 IU
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
  • Iron: 1.5mg
 
Keyword apple dessert, apple topping, caramel apple cheesecake, caramel cheesecake, creamy cheesecake