Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Ingredients:

**For the Crust:**

– 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

– 1/4 cup granulated sugar

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

 

**For the Cheesecake Filling:**

– 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– 3 large eggs

– 1/2 cup sour cream

 

**For the Apple Topping:**

– 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced

– 2 tbsp butter

– 1/2 cup brown sugar

– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

 

**For the Caramel Sauce:**

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 1/4 cup water

– 1/2 cup heavy cream

– 2 tbsp unsalted butter

– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

– Pinch of salt

 

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Crust:**

– Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

– In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.

– Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

– Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.

 

2. **Make the Cheesecake Filling:**

– In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

– Add sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.

– Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

– Mix in the sour cream until smooth.

 

3. **Assemble and Bake the Cheesecake:**

– Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.

– Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

– Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.

– Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

 

4. **Prepare the Apple Topping:**

– In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

– Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

– Cook until the apples are tender and the mixture is caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.

– Let the mixture cool before topping the cheesecake.

 

5. **Make the Caramel Sauce:**

– In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium heat.

– Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color.

– Carefully add the heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth.

– Let the caramel sauce cool slightly.

 

6. **Assemble the Cheesecake:**

– Once the cheesecake is fully set and chilled, top it with the caramelized apple mixture.

– Drizzle generously with the caramel sauce.

 

7. **Serve:**

– Slice the cheesecake and serve with extra caramel sauce drizzled over the top.

 

Enjoy your delicious caramel apple cheesecake!

 

Enjoy!

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