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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

Decadent Slice of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
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This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake combines the best of three desserts into one decadent treat! A creamy cheesecake base is topped with apple pie filling and drizzled with homemade salted caramel.

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • For the Apple Pie Filling:
  • 4 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
  2. Make the Apple Pie Filling: In a large skillet, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until apples are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in butter. Let cool slightly.
  3. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until mixture turns amber in color. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in heavy cream and butter. Stir in salt. Let cool slightly.
  4. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
  5. Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Top with apple pie filling.
  6. Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let cool completely in the oven with the door ajar.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  8. Serve: Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

For a smoother caramel sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve after it cools. Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream.

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