Description
This decadent dessert combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm flavors of apple pie, all topped with a delightful salted caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples, sliced
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1-2 tbsp apple cider
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice, to taste
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp water
- 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
- pinch of flaky sea salt
- 4 medium apples, sliced
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 1-2 tbsp apple cider
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prep: Read through the recipe before starting to ensure you have everything ready.
- Make the Apple Filling: Peel and slice the apples and cook with all filling ingredients for 8-14 minutes until tender.
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), mix crust ingredients, press into a pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, add sugar and eggs, stir in other ingredients, pour half into the crust, add apple filling, top with the remaining batter.
- Prep Water Bath: Place cheesecake pan in the oven with a roasting pan below it filled with boiling water.
- Bake: Bake for 90 minutes or until set, then cool in the oven for an hour.
- Cool & Chill: Transfer to a wire rack and chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
- Make Crumble Topping: Mix and bake topping ingredients at 350°F (175°C) until crumbly.
- Make Salted Caramel Sauce: Prepare your preferred recipe and let it cool.
- Make Apple Pie Topping: Repeat apple filling steps using thicker slices.
- Serve + Store: Top cheesecake with apple topping, crumble, and caramel sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Adjust spices to your taste and prepare components in advance to save time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American