Description
Craving something that combines cozy fall flavors with creamy decadence? This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake brings together everything you love—juicy spiced apples, rich and silky cheesecake, buttery graham cracker crust, crunchy streusel topping, and a drizzle of luscious salted caramel. It’s the perfect mash-up of pie and cheesecake, making it one of the most mouthwatering dessert ideas for the season. Whether you’re searching for an easy recipe to wow guests, or just want new food ideas for your next celebration, this cheesecake delivers big flavor and unforgettable texture.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
0.25 cup brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium apples, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
0.33 cup brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
0.25 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
0.25 cup heavy cream
0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 5–7 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened. Cool completely.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then blend in sour cream and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time on low speed. Do not overmix.
4. Pour half the cheesecake filling over the crust. Layer half of the apple mixture. Repeat with remaining filling and apples. Smooth the top.
5. In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of apples.
6. Bake cheesecake for 55–65 minutes. Let cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour. Then cool completely on a wire rack.
7. For caramel, cook sugar and water over medium heat until amber. Off heat, whisk in butter, then cream and sea salt. Let cool.
8. Refrigerate cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight. Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish as desired.
Notes
Chill the cheesecake overnight for the cleanest slices and best flavor.
Use firm apples like Granny Smith to keep the filling from becoming mushy.
Always start with softened cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: salted caramel apple pie cheesecake, fall desserts, holiday cheesecake, apple cheesecake, caramel apple dessert