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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe

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Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake recipe that combines the best of apple pie and creamy cheesecake, topped with a luscious salted caramel sauce.

Ingredients

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Cheesecake:

  • 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

Apple Layer:

  • 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Salted Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
  2. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Toss to coat. Spread apples evenly over the cooled crust.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour cheesecake mixture over the apple layer in the pan. Bake cheesecake for approximately 60-70 minutes until center is almost set.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. To make salted caramel sauce, heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and amber-colored. Add butter and stir until melted. Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring. Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
  8. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over chilled cheesecake before serving.

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Keywords: Salted Caramel, Apple Pie, Cheesecake, Dessert, Baking