Description
This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake combines the best of apple pie, creamy cheesecake, and decadent salted caramel. Perfect for special occasions or fall gatherings, it’s rich, indulgent, and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Apple Pie Layer:
- 3 cups peeled, sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill 15 minutes.
- Make apple layer: Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly over crust.
- Make cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Pour over apple layer.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake 45–50 minutes until center is set. Cool to room temperature, then chill 2 hours.
- Make salted caramel: In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until amber. Add butter and stir until melted. Slowly add cream while whisking. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt. Cool slightly.
- Assemble: Drizzle cooled salted caramel over cheesecake before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, lightly sauté apples in butter before adding to the crust. You can make the caramel ahead of time and store in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cheesecake
- Method: Baking / No-Bake Caramel
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: salted caramel cheesecake, apple pie cheesecake, fall dessert, holiday dessert