Description
A delightful dessert combining apple pie and cheesecake flavors, topped with a rich salted caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
- 1 tsp sea salt (for caramel)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- 3. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- 4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then take it out of the oven and let it cool.
- 5. In a bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Toss to coat the apples.
- 6. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- 7. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- 8. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 9. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined.
- 10. Pour cheesecake mixture over the apple layer.
- 11. Bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- 12. Once done, let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- 13. To make the salted caramel sauce, heat sugar in a saucepan until it melts and turns amber.
- 14. Add butter and stir until melted, then slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring.
- 15. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
- 16. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the chilled cheesecake just before serving.