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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 50 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12+ slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadence of this Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake. Layers of creamy cheesecake, spiced apple filling, crumbly topping, and salted caramel combine to create a show-stopping dessert that is perfect for special occasions or gatherings.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Apple Filling:

  • 4 medium apples (588 grams), sliced
  • 3 tbsp salted butter (42 grams)
  • 12 tbsp apple cider or water
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (73 grams)
  • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 12 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp water

Crust:

  • 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (300 grams)
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted (155 grams)
  • Cheesecake:

    • 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
    • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar (308 grams)
    • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
    • 1 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature (240 grams)
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
    • 1/8 tsp ground cloves

    Apple Topping:

    • 4 medium apples (588 to 625 grams)
    • 3 tbsp salted butter (42 grams)
    • 12 tbsp apple cider or water
    • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed (73 grams)
    • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
    • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
    • 1/8 tsp allspice
    • 12 tsp lemon juice
    • 2 tsp water
    • 2 tsp cornstarch

    Crumble Topping:

    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (33 grams)
    • 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats (48 grams)
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (55 grams)
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed (57 grams)

    Salted Caramel Sauce:

    • 1 cup granulated sugar (210 grams)
    • 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (85 grams)
    • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
    • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Apple Filling: Peel and slice apples. Cook all filling ingredients in a pan until tender. Thicken with cornstarch mixture. Set aside to cool.
  2. Make the Crust: Preheat oven, mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake. Set aside.
  3. Make the Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and spices. Pour half batter into crust, add apple filling, and remaining batter. Bake in a water bath.
  4. Make Crumble Topping: Combine dry ingredients, cut in butter, spread on a sheet pan, and bake.
  5. Make Salted Caramel Sauce: Prepare caramel according to instructions. Let cool.
  6. Make Apple Pie Topping: Cook apple topping ingredients in a pan, thicken, and set aside to cool.
  7. Serve + Store: Top the cheesecake with apple pie topping, crumble topping, and drizzle with caramel sauce. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Baking Pan Alternatives: Use a 9-inch springform pan. A 9×13 pan can be used with adjusted bake time.
  • Apple Filling/Topping: Can be made ahead. Store in the fridge.
  • Crust: Pulse graham crackers for crumbs or use pre-made crumbs with added cinnamon.
  • Make-Ahead Apple Filling: Microwave gently before using if chilled.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: Approx. 480 kcal
  • Sugar: Approx. 35g
  • Sodium: Approx. 300mg
  • Fat: Approx. 25g
  • Saturated Fat: Approx. 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9g
  • Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 57g
  • Fiber: Approx. 4g
  • Protein: Approx. 6g
  • Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg