Description
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate fall indulgence that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of traditional apple pie. This delectable dessert features layers of caramelized apples and a buttery oat crumble, all topped off with a drizzle of rich salted caramel sauce. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or satisfying a sweet tooth, this cheesecake is guaranteed to impress your guests and become a beloved staple in your fall dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar (308 grams)
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature (240 grams)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (300 grams)
- 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted (155 grams)
- 4 medium apples (588 grams sliced)
- 3 tbsp salted butter (42 grams)
- 1–2 tbsp apple cider
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (73 grams)
- 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (33 grams)
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats (48 grams)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (55 grams)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed (4 tbsp, or 57 grams)
- 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (85 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (210 grams)
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
- pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray.
- For the apple filling: In a pan, combine sliced apples, butter, brown sugar, spices, and cider; cook until tender (8-14 minutes). Thicken if needed with cornstarch mixed with water.
- For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- For the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and spices until well combined.
- Layer cooked apples on top of the crust, pour cheesecake filling over them, and bake in a water bath for about 60 minutes or until set.
- Cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating for at least 6 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg