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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake: The Perfect Dessert Recipe

394.Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake 1

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Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:

  • 4 medium apples (588 grams)
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 1-2 tbsp apple cider or water
  • 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
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp water

For the Crust:

  • 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (300 grams)
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted (155 grams)

For the Cheesecake:

  • 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar (308 grams)
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature (240 grams)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves

For the Apple Topping:

  • 4 medium apples (588 to 625 grams)
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 1-2 tbsp apple cider or water
  • 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

Crumble Topping:

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (33 grams)
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (55 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed (4 tbsp or 57 grams)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (210 grams)
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (85 grams)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Read the full recipe to ensure you have all ingredients.
  2. Peel and slice apples between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Cook apple filling ingredients in a medium pan until tender.
  4. Add cornstarch mixture to thicken juices over medium heat.
  5. Transfer apple mixture to a bowl to cool completely.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare the springform pan.
  7. Mix crust ingredients and press into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  9. Beat cream cheese until creamy, then add sugar and mix.
  10. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
  11. Add vanilla, sour cream, and spices, then mix evenly.
  12. Pour half the batter into the baked crust evenly.
  13. Spoon apple filling over the batter in an even layer.
  14. Pour remaining batter over apple filling and smooth top.
  15. Prepare a water bath by placing a roasting pan below.
  16. Bake in the oven for 1 hour and 35-50 minutes.
  17. Cool cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour with door open.
  18. Remove from oven and cool completely to room temperature.
  19. Cover cheesecake and refrigerate it for at least 6 hours.
  20. Preheat oven to 350°F to make crumble topping.
  21. Mix crumble ingredients, bake for 12 – 20 minutes until golden.
  22. Prepare salted caramel sauce and cool before using.
  23. Peel and slice apples for the topping, then cook until tender.
  24. Top cheesecake with apple pie topping, crumble, and caramel.
  25. Slice cheesecake, serve, and enjoy your delectable creation!