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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

A slice of creamy caramel apple cheesecake drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with spiced apples.
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A creamy, decadent cheesecake topped with spiced apples and a rich caramel sauce. This make-ahead dessert is perfect for holidays and special occasions.

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 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 large apples)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla extract.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition.
  6. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine chopped apples, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook over medium heat until apples are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the apples.
  10. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  11. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracks.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  13. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  14. Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

  • For a smoother caramel, warm it slightly before drizzling.
  • If you prefer a no-bake version, you can adapt this recipe by chilling the cheesecake until firm without baking.
  • To prevent cracks, ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature. Avoid over-beating the batter after adding eggs.
  • For a water bath, wrap the springform pan tightly in foil and place it in a larger baking pan. Add hot water to the larger pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

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