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Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake – Perfect for Thanksgiving or Fall Nights

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This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake features a graham cracker crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake, spiced apple filling, and a decadent salted caramel drizzle—perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Apple Layer:

  • 2 apples, peeled and diced

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • Pinch of nutmeg

Filling:

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare and bake crust for 10 minutes.

  • Sauté apples with sugar, butter, and spices. Cool.

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs one at a time.

  • Layer half filling, half apples, remaining filling, and remaining apples.

  • Bake in water bath for 60–70 mins. Cool in oven 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight.

  • Make caramel: Melt sugar, add butter and cream, stir until smooth. Salt to taste.

  • Drizzle caramel over cheesecake and serve.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.

  • Make caramel ahead and reheat as needed.

  • Freeze slices for later enjoyment.