Caramel Apple Cheesecake – Irresistible Dessert Recipe
Welcome to the ultimate dessert indulgence! If you’re a fan of sweet, creamy, and luxurious treats, thisLuxurious Caramel Apple Cheesecakewill become your new favorite. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Let’s dive into this heavenly dessert that’s a delightful fusion of cheesecake and caramel apples!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cupsgraham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cupgranulated sugar
- ½ cupunsalted butter, melted
- 24 ozcream cheese, softened
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 3large eggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 cupsour cream
- ½ cupcaramel sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cupapple pie filling
- 1apple, chopped (for garnish)
- Crumbled graham crackers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until the mixture is creamy and combined.
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Add a layer of apple pie filling and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Pour the remaining cheesecake batter over the apple layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until the center is set and edges are lightly browned.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped apples, crumbled graham crackers, and extra caramel sauce.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter.
Avoid over-mixing to prevent cracks during baking.
For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon over the apple layer.