Description
Thanksgiving Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is a seasonal delight that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with spiced apples and a drizzle of salted caramel. This dessert boasts a buttery graham cracker crust and is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Impress your friends and family with every scrumptious slice, making it an unforgettable centerpiece at your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: ½ cup toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until sandy. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add heavy cream and sour cream, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time on low speed.
- Toss apple slices with cinnamon and sugar; let sit. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust, layer apples, then pour remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let cool for an hour before refrigerating overnight.
- Serve chilled, drizzled with salted caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg