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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Silky Caramel Apple Cheesecake for Cozy Fall Celebrations

This Caramel Apple Cheesecake combines rich cream cheese, warm spices, and tender apples for a delightful autumn dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 9 ounces Graham Crackers Can substitute with shortbread or gluten-free cookies.
  • ½ cup Butter Melted, either salted or unsalted.
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
For the Filling
  • 24 ounces Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best results.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Bring to room temperature.
  • 4 large Eggs Plus one yolk, all at room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Avoid the bitter white pith.
  • 1 teaspoon Spices Blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples Peeled, cored, and chopped.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • ½ cup Caramel Sauce Homemade recommended.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Springform pan
  • Skillet
  • Electric mixer
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
  2. Create a water bath by lining the pan bottom with parchment paper and wrapping the outside with aluminum foil. Place in a roasting pan.
  3. Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, then sour cream, lemon zest, vanilla, and spices. Finally, mix in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Pour filling over cooled crust and place in the oven. Fill the roasting pan with boiling water halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 75-90 minutes.
  5. Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool inside for 2-3 hours. Refrigerate overnight.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet, add apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, and spices. Sauté until apples are tender. Let cool slightly.
  7. Release the springform pan, top slices with sautéed apples and caramel sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, keep all ingredients at room temperature and monitor baking time to prevent dryness.

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