Name: Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium apples, sliced (588 grams); 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; 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (300 grams); 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted (155 grams); 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar (308 grams); 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 tsp corn starch; 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature (180 grams); 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/8 tsp ground cloves; 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 (57 grams); 1 cup granulated sugar (210 grams); 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (85 grams)

Description

A delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake, the crunch of apple pie, and the indulgence of salted caramel, perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium apples, sliced (588 grams)
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
3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (300 grams)
1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted (155 grams)
32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar (308 grams)
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 tsp corn starch
3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature (180 grams)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
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 (57 grams)
1 cup granulated sugar (210 grams)
6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (85 grams)
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream (135 grams)
Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

Make the Apple Filling: Combine apples and other filling ingredients in a pan; cook for 8-14 minutes until tender. Thicken with cornstarch and water if necessary.
Make the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crust ingredients, press into a springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
Make the Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese until creamy, add sugar, incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, corn starch, sour cream, and spices. Layer the apple filling in the crust and pour remaining batter on top.
Prep Water Bath: Set cheesecake in the oven with boiling water in a roasting pan below.
Bake: Bake for 90-110 minutes until set. Cool in the oven for 1 hour.
Chill: Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
Make Crumble Topping: Mix dry ingredients, cut in cold butter, bake until golden.
Make Salted Caramel Sauce: Combine ingredients and cook until smooth, then cool.
Assemble: Top cheesecake with apple topping, crumble, and caramel sauce.
Serve: Slice, enjoy, and store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. For a twist, try different fruits or enhance the caramel with spices.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 110 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: cheesecake, salted caramel, apple pie, dessert, fall flavors