Description
Heavenly Caramel Apple Cheesecake for Cozy Fall Nights. Indulge in this caramel apple cheesecake, a comforting fall dessert perfect for seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Graham Crackers (can substitute with shortbread or gluten-free crackers)
- 6 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese (full-fat, room temperature)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (full-fat, room temperature)
- 5 large Eggs (4 whole and 1 yolk, room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure extract)
- 3 medium Granny Smith Apples (cut into 1/3-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (light brown preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly mixed. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare a water bath by placing the springform pan in a large roasting pan and wrapping it with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar, spices, and vanilla, mixing until fully combined. Incorporate the sour cream and lemon zest. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Pour hot water into the roasting pan halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, spices, and sauté for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle over cornstarch and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove from the pan. Spoon the warm apple topping over the cheesecake and drizzle with caramel sauce. Slice, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg