Description
Indulgent Caramel Apple Cheesecake delivers a perfect blend of creamy richness and autumn’s sweet charm. Layers of smooth cream cheese, cinnamon-spiced apples, and golden caramel create a dessert that promises pure comfort with each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit and Topping:
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
Instructions
- Craft a buttery graham cracker foundation by blending crumbs with melted butter, pressing evenly into a springform pan at 325F (165C).
- Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until silky smooth, incorporating eggs individually to create a uniform texture.
- Gently integrate diced apples and caramel sauce into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Transfer the luscious cheesecake mixture onto the prepared crust, spreading carefully to create an even layer.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, monitoring until the center sets with a gentle wobble when nudged, indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, preventing potential cracking.
- Carefully release the springform pan’s sides, revealing the decadent dessert.
- Enhance the presentation by drizzling additional caramel sauce in an artistic pattern just before serving.
- Refrigerate any remaining slices to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter that blends perfectly.
- Wrap the springform pan’s exterior with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during baking, which helps create a consistent texture.
- Pat the diced apples dry with paper towels before adding to the batter to prevent excess moisture from making the cheesecake watery.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to maintain the crunchy crust texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 272 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg