Description
A rich cheesecake base topped with spiced apples and a homemade salted caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sliced Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the flour until just combined. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust.
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Arrange the apple slices evenly over the cheesecake batter.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- To make the caramel, combine heavy cream, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns a deep amber color, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, drizzle the cooled salted caramel sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
- For easier slicing, run a thin knife dipped in hot water around the edge of the cheesecake before releasing the springform side.
- You can substitute store-bought caramel sauce if you prefer a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 70 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cheesecake, apple pie, salted caramel, dessert, baked cheesecake, graham cracker crust