Description
A rich and creamy dessert combining apple pie and cheesecake with layers of apples, caramel, and cream cheese for a crowd-pleasing indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix in vanilla.
- Pour half the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Mix sliced apples with cinnamon and salt in another bowl. Layer them over the filling.
- Add remaining cheesecake filling on top of the apples.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until set but slightly wobbly in the center. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Drizzle with salted caramel before slicing.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling. Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually to prevent cracking. Use tart apples for a balance against the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: apple pie, cheesecake, dessert, caramel, fall dessert