Description
Indulgent Caramel Apple Cheesecake Extravaganza brings seasonal comfort to classic dessert lovers. Rich cream cheese and tender apples merge with golden caramel in a luxurious celebration of autumn’s most beloved flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit and Spices:
- 3 apples, sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Crust and Toppings:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for apple topping)
- 1/4 cup butter (for apple topping)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a buttery graham cracker foundation by combining crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan, then bake at 325F for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow the crust to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until silky smooth. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition. Gently fold in sour cream and flour until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Transfer cheesecake batter into the cooled crust, creating an even layer. Position the pan inside a larger water-filled container to prevent surface cracking during baking.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes at 325F, monitoring until the center sets with a gentle wobble. Switch off the oven, slightly open the door, and allow the cheesecake to rest for one hour, facilitating gradual cooling.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for minimum 4 hours or overnight to develop optimal texture and flavor concentration.
- Prepare caramelized apple topping by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Introduce apple slices, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook approximately 10 minutes until apples transform into golden, tender morsels.
- Once chilled, garnish the cheesecake with the luxurious caramelized apple mixture. Enhance with a generous caramel sauce drizzle and optional whipped cream dollops.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling and prevent cracking during baking.
- Wrap the springform pan’s exterior with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping into the crust during the water bath method.
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the topping to balance the sweetness of the caramel and cheesecake.
- Adjust spices in the apple topping by adding a pinch of ground ginger or allspice for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70-80 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg