Description
A delicious and creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake topped with caramel sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Gently fold the spiced apples into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can also substitute the apples with pears or peaches for a different fruit twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg