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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

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A delicious dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling with cinnamon and applesauce, layered with spiced apples, and topped with homemade salted caramel sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 32 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 rounded teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
  3. Prepare the apples by mixing chopped apples, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt, then mix until combined.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition and scraping down bowl sides.
  7. Spread apple mixture over the pre-baked crust.
  8. Pour cheesecake filling over the apples.
  9. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Add warm water to roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform.
  10. Bake for 55-70 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggles.
  11. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  12. Make salted caramel by melting sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until amber colored, then remove from heat and whisk in cream and salt.
  13. Prepare whipped cream by beating heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  14. Drizzle cheesecake with salted caramel and top with whipped cream before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth, lump-free filling. Mix on low speed to avoid adding excess air, which can cause cracking. Allow cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven with the door slightly ajar for best results.

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