Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake (Print-Friendly Version)
Spiced apple chunks nestled in smooth cheesecake topped with decadent salted caramel drizzle.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Crust
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1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
→ Apple Layer
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3 cups apple slices, peeled
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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2 tablespoons plain flour
→ Cheesecake Filling
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24 ounces softened cream cheese
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1 cup white sugar
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3 eggs, room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sour cream
→ Salted Caramel Topping
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1 cup white sugar
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
# How to Make It:
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Heat your oven to 325°F. Put some parchment paper on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Mix the crushed graham crackers, white sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Push this mix down firmly on the pan bottom to make a flat crust.
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Pop the crust in the oven for 10 minutes. Take it out and let it cool all the way.
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Mix your peeled apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon powder, and flour until they're all covered.
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Put the apple mix flat on top of the cooled crust.
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Whip the softened cream cheese and white sugar until it's smooth. Put in the eggs one by one, mixing well each time. Then add vanilla extract and sour cream until everything's mixed well.
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Pour your cheesecake mix over the apples in the pan, and smooth the top nice and flat.
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Bake it for 60 to 70 minutes, until the middle is almost set.
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Take the cheesecake out of the oven. Let it cool completely, then put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours until it's fully cold and firm.
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Heat white sugar in a pot over medium heat until it's fully melted and turns amber. Add the butter and stir until melted. Slowly pour in the whipping cream while stirring. Take it off the heat and stir in the sea salt.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chilling your cheesecake overnight makes it taste better and gives it the perfect texture.