Ingredients for Caramel Apple Cheesecake
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar (for crust) + 1 ½ cups sugar (for filling) + ¼ cup sugar (for apples)
- Ground Cinnamon
- Butter
- Chopped pecans (for garnish)
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 4 large eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Caramel Ice Cream Topping
- Sweetened Whipped Cream
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How to Make Caramel Apple Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese and 1 ½ cups sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, toss 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced) with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling.
- Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set. The edges will be firm, but the center will still have a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and water bath, and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Run a thin knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
- Drizzle with 4 tablespoons caramel topping.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Remove the sides of the pan before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream, a drizzle of remaining caramel, and chopped pecans.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
107g
Fat
71g
Carbs
12g
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