Description
Indulge in a creamy cheesecake layered with sweet caramelized apples and rich caramel sauce, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the crust)
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for the topping)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for the topping)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes and then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Then add the sour cream and heavy cream. Pour this mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes. Let it cool and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For the topping, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apple slices and cook until they are softened. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, cooking until tender. Let this mix cool.
- Spoon the caramelized apples over the cheesecake, drizzle with caramel sauce, and serve chilled.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week. For added crunch, consider adding nuts to the apple topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel, apple, dessert, autumn