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Baked Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

A decadent slice of apple pie cheesecake topped with spiced apple chunks and dripping caramel sauce.
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A rich, creamy cheesecake baked on a graham cracker crust, topped with spiced, salted caramel apples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sliced Granny Smith apples
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  4. Prepare the apple topping: In a medium saucepan, combine the apple slices, brown sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly tender. Remove from heat.
  5. Spoon half of the cooked apples evenly over the cheesecake batter. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  6. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Prepare the salted caramel drizzle: Gently warm the heavy cream and caramel sauce together in a small saucepan until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans, if using.
  8. Before serving, top the chilled cheesecake with the remaining cooked apples and drizzle generously with the salted caramel sauce.

Notes

  • For a water bath, place the foil-wrapped springform pan inside a larger roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the side of the springform pan before baking.
  • If you prefer a no-bake version, chill the cheesecake for 6 hours instead of baking after pouring the filling over the crust.
  • Use a good quality, thick caramel sauce for the best flavor.

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