Name: Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 12 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium apples, sliced; 3 tbsp salted butter; 1-2 tbsp apple cider; 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed; 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; 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted; 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 tsp cornstarch; 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed; 1 cup granulated sugar; 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed; 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream; Pinch of flaky sea salt

Description

A delicious Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake combining creamy cheesecake with spiced apple filling and a drizzle of caramel.

Ingredients

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4 medium apples, sliced
3 tbsp salted butter
1–2 tbsp apple cider
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
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
3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 tsp cornstarch
3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
Pinch of flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Make the Apple Filling: Peel & slice apples, combine all apple filling ingredients in a medium pan over medium-high heat, cook for 8-14 minutes until softened.
Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crust ingredients and press into a 9-inch springform pan, bake for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Cream softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add eggs one at a time, mix gently, then incorporate vanilla, cornstarch, sour cream, and spices.
Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour half the batter into the cooled crust, layer with apple filling, and cover with the remaining batter.
Water Bath Prep: Place cheesecake pan in a larger roasting pan, pour boiling water into the roasting pan.
Bake: Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 50 minutes, cool slowly in the oven, refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Make Crumble Topping: Combine topping ingredients, bake until golden, and allow to cool.
Prepare Salted Caramel Sauce: Prepare caramel sauce, allow to cool before drizzling.
Serve: Top cheesecake with apple pie filling, crumble topping, and salted caramel sauce, slice and enjoy!

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Allow cheesecake to cool gradually to prevent cracks.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 110 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 506
Sugar: 44g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 61g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 130mg