Description
A delicious Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake that combines the flavors of caramel, apples, and a creamy cheesecake layer on a blondie base.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples and cinnamon.
- Pour the blondie batter over the crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- While the blondie layer is cooling, prepare the cheesecake layer. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Once the blondie layer is cool, spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the top. Drizzle with caramel sauce and use a knife to create a swirl effect.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. Before serving, drizzle additional caramel sauce on top.
Notes
- For a nutty twist, consider adding ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the blondie batter.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, increase the cinnamon to 1 ½ teaspoons or add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg