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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

A decadent dessert that combines creamy cheesecake and classic apple pie flavors, topped with luxurious salted caramel.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the apple filling
  • 3 cups peeled and sliced apples Use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the cheesecake filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese (softened) Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs Add one at a time.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
For the salted caramel sauce
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. For the crust, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
  3. For the apple filling, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Spread this mixture over the cooled crust.
  4. For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and sour cream until blended.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the apples.
  2. Bake the cheesecake for about 60–70 minutes until the center is almost set. Let it cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Making the caramel sauce
  1. In a saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns amber. Stir in butter, then slowly whisk in the heavy cream. Off the heat, mix in sea salt.
  2. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over your chilled cheesecake before serving.

Notes

For garnishing, consider adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or apple slices. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 5-7 days. The flavor may intensify over time.