Description

Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake! This luxurious treat seamlessly blends the warm flavors of classic apple pie with a creamy cheesecake twist, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. A luscious layer of caramelized apples, a buttery oat crumble topping, and a rich salted caramel drizzle elevate this dessert to showstopper status. Each slice is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor that will leave your guests craving more. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or just enjoying a sweet evening at home, this cheesecake will impress everyone at your table.

Ingredients

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4 medium apples
3 tbsp salted butter
1–2 tbsp apple cider
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp allspice
1–2 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp water
3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed
1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (for caramel)
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
pinch of flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a springform pan by spraying it with nonstick spray.
For the apple filling, cook sliced apples with butter, sugar, and spices until tender. Set aside.
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter to form the crust, press into the bottom of the prepared pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time followed by sour cream and spices. Pour over the crust.
Place in a water bath and bake for about 90 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
Cool in the oven then refrigerate for at least six hours before serving with apple topping, crumble, and salted caramel sauce.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (128g)
Calories: 395
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg