Caramel Apple Cheesecake
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with the comforting flavor of caramelized apples.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages cream cheese (8 oz each)
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar. Press mixture into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Incorporate 1/4 cup of caramel sauce into the mixture.
- Add the diced apples, folding gently into the mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cooling time: Allow cheesecake to cool in the oven for about an hour before chilling in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Top with remaining caramel before serving.
Notes
For additional variations, consider a nutty crust, adding spices, or making a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel, apple, dessert, fall, sweet