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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe

This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and rich salted caramel for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 694

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.33 cups unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 0.75 cups salted caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 5 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • salted caramel sauce for garnish
  • chopped pecans for garnish

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Skillet
  • Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add melted butter and toss until moistened. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan or a 10-inch pie plate. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the salted caramel sauce over the crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the caramel. Refrigerate while preparing the apples.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  5. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, stirring to combine and cooking until bubbling. Add apples and toss to coat. Cook until apples are tender and liquid is mostly evaporated, about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then spread over the caramel-pecan layer. Return to refrigerator.
  6. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and beat until combined. Incorporate lemon juice and vanilla, beating until smooth. Pour over the apples and spread evenly. Bake until set, about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
  8. Remove the sides of the springform pan. Spread whipped cream over the cheesecake layer. Top with dollops of caramel sauce and sprinkle with additional chopped pecans. Serve immediately and refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 694kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 5gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 364mgFiber: 4gSugar: 44g

Notes

This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Feel free to experiment with different apples or add other nuts for variety.

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