Caramel Apple Cheesecake: A Delightful Recipe to Try!
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- 2Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- 3In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar.
- 4Mix until well combined.
- 5Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- 6In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 7Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 8Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition.
- 9Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- 10In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- 11Gently fold the spiced apples into the cream cheese mixture.
- 12Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- 13Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 14Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 15Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- 16Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 17Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake.
- 18Slice and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Equipment
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Tips
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- Don overmix the batter; mix just until combined to avoid air bubbles.
- Let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven to prevent cracks.
- For a cleaner slice, use a hot knife to cut through the cheesecake.
- Top with fresh apples or nuts for added texture and flavor.
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