Description
A delightful Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake that combines creamy cheesecake with warm caramelized apples and a buttery crisp topping, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar (can use brown sugar)
- 3 apples (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually add sugar and heavy cream, then add eggs one at a time. Fold in cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Peel and slice apples, sauté in a skillet with butter, sugar, and cinnamon until caramelized; cool.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, add sautéed apples, and top with remaining filling.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set; let it cool in the oven for an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, then serve with caramel sauce.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth consistency. Consider a water bath for even baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesecake, apple dessert, caramel dessert, autumn dessert, holiday dessert