Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent fusion of a classic apple pie and a rich cheesecake, elevated with a luscious salted caramel topping. This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that will impress any crowd.
- Author: mia
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Apple Layer:
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Cheesecake:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
Toss to coat and spread apples evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the apple layer in the pan.
Bake for 60-70 minutes until almost set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- To make salted caramel sauce, heat sugar in a saucepan until melted and amber-colored.
Add butter, then slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Stir in sea salt, then drizzle over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- This dessert is best served chilled for optimal flavor.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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