🍏 Gourmet Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe
📝 Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Caramel Apple Topping:
2 large apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
For the Caramel Sauce:
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp water
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
Pinch of salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Prepare the Filling:
Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and flour.
Pour over the crust and smooth the top.
Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is just slightly jiggly.
Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Make the Apple Topping:
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy. Cool slightly.
4. Make the Caramel Sauce:
In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium-high heat until it turns amber.
Remove from heat and whisk in cream, butter, salt, and vanilla.
Let cool before drizzling.
5. Assemble the Cheesecake:
Spoon the apple topping over the chilled cheesecake.
Drizzle generously with homemade caramel sauce.
Garnish with chopped pecans or a sprinkle of sea salt for a gourmet touch.
🍽️ Tips for Perfection:
Use a water bath during baking to prevent cracks.
Make it ahead—flavors deepen after a day in the fridge.
Store leftovers chilled, covered, for up to 5 days.
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