Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with caramel and spiced apples, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Prepare the Apples: In a separate bowl, toss apple slices with cinnamon and nutmeg. Arrange the apple slices on top of the baked crust in the springform pan.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the apple layer in the pan. Drizzle caramel sauce on top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Use a water bath during baking to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open to prevent sudden temperature changes.
- For a richer flavor, try using a mix of tart and sweet apples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg