Description
A luxurious cheesecake combining tart apples, rich caramel, and a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 2 cups fresh apples, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until uniformly moistened. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate sour cream, eggs, and caramel sauce, blending until fully integrated. Fold in the sliced apples and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the batter over the crust and shake gently to level the surface.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center slightly wobbles.
- Allow cooling to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with additional caramel sauce and whipped cream. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best blending.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, apple, caramel, dessert, baking, holiday dessert