Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
A decadent dessert combining the rich flavors of salted caramel, apple pie, and creamy cheesecake in one delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Toss to coat.
- Spread apples evenly over the cooled crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the apple layer in the pan.
- Bake cheesecake for approximately 60-70 minutes until center is almost set.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- To make salted caramel sauce, heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and amber-colored.
- Add butter and stir until melted.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce over chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh apples for best flavor. Chill cheesecake adequately for the ideal texture before serving. Salted caramel sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.