Caramel Apple Cheesecake is a delicious dessert that combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the sweet, tart flavors of apples and caramel. Here’s a simple recipe to make one:
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
For the apple topping:
- 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith or your favorite)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the caramel sauce:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until blended.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and flour until fully combined.
- Assemble cheesecake:
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for about 60–70 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an hour. Then, cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prepare apple topping:
- In a skillet, toss the sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender but not mushy. Let cool.
- Serve:
- Once cheesecake is chilled, top with apple mixture and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Enjoy your homemade Caramel Apple Cheesecake! 🍏🍰