Description
Delectable caramel apple cheesecake blends creamy richness with autumn’s sweet harvest flavors. Layers of tangy cream cheese, spiced apples, and golden caramel create a dessert that delights with each indulgent bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds cream cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 large apples (peeled and sliced)
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Grease a springform pan and set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the pan’s base to create a compact foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition, then gently fold in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Transfer cheesecake batter into prepared crust, spreading evenly to maintain smooth surface.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, monitoring until center appears slightly jiggly but set around edges.
- Remove from oven and allow cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, preventing potential cracking.
- Meanwhile, sauté apple slices in a skillet with brown sugar and cinnamon, cooking until fruit becomes tender and caramelized.
- Once cheesecake has cooled, artfully arrange caramelized apple slices across the top.
- Drizzle generously with caramel sauce just before serving to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Modify the crust by using gluten-free graham crackers for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by baking in a water bath and letting it cool gradually in the oven with the door slightly open, which helps maintain even temperature.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the caramelized apples, creating a more complex and aromatic profile.
- Make the dessert lighter by using reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, cutting down on calories without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg