Description
Indulgent caramel apple cheesecake brings classic autumn flavors together in a sublime dessert that dances between creamy richness and sweet-tart fruit. Delicate graham cracker crust cradles a luxurious cream cheese filling topped with caramel-glazed apple slices, promising pure comfort with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients for filling:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vanilla extract
Fruit and spice ingredients:
- 3 apples (peeled and diced)
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) ground cinnamon
Crust and topping ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Craft a buttery graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create a uniform base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until velvety smooth, then gently incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, ensuring a silky, homogeneous batter.
- Carefully pour the luxurious cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, creating an even layer that promises a creamy texture.
- In a separate skillet, transform apples by sautéing them with brown sugar and warming cinnamon until they become tender and caramelized.
- Delicately distribute the spiced apple mixture across the cream cheese surface, ensuring an elegant and even coverage.
- Transfer the assembled cheesecake to a preheated oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 50-60 minutes until the center is just set but slightly wobbly.
- Remove from the oven and permit the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking and allows flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, drizzle a luscious cascade of caramel sauce over the top, creating an irresistible finishing touch that elevates the dessert.
Notes
- Select graham crackers with a buttery, rich flavor to enhance the crust’s overall taste and texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake mixture that blends seamlessly.
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of caramel and provide a nice contrast to the creamy cheesecake.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent cracking and maintain a silky consistency.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg