Name: Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 7 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium apples, sliced; 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; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 tsp cornstarch; 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature; 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; 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed

Description

A decadent dessert that combines the flavors of apple pie and creamy cheesecake, topped with homemade salted caramel.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium apples, sliced
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
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 tsp cornstarch
3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
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
6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

Make the Apple Filling: Peel and slice apples. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, combine all apple filling ingredients and cook for 8-14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water, and set aside to cool.
Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9-inch springform pan. Mix crust ingredients, press into the pan, and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until creamy, then gradually mix in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition. Stir in vanilla, cornstarch, sour cream, and spices. Pour half the batter into the crust, layer with apple filling, then pour remaining batter on top.
Bake: Bake cheesecake for 1.5 to 1.75 hours until edges are raised with a slight wobble in the center. Cool in the oven with door slightly open for one hour.
Cool & Chill: Let cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Make Crumble & Salted Caramel: For the crumble, mix dry ingredients, cut in cold butter, and bake until golden. Prepare salted caramel sauce per recipe.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. This cheesecake can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 38g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: cheesecake, apple pie, salted caramel, dessert