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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake combines a creamy cheesecake with a spiced apple topping and buttery graham cracker crust. Drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, this decadent dessert is a perfect blend of tart apples, rich caramel, and smooth cheesecake. Key ingredients include cream cheese, apples, and caramel sauce. Follow step-by-step instructions to create this fall-inspired cheesecake masterpiece!

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
    • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • For the Cheesecake Filling:
    • 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • For the Apple Topping:
    • 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • For the Caramel Sauce:
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter; press into the springform pan to form the crust.
  • Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream.
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until set.
  • For the apple topping, cook sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, and lemon juice until softened.
  • For the caramel sauce, heat sugar and water in a saucepan until amber-colored. Stir in butter, then cream, vanilla, and salt.
  • After cheesecake cools, top with apple mixture and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast, or Honeycrisp for a sweeter flavor.
  • Make the caramel sauce in advance to save time.

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