Caramel Apple Cheesecake
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake starts with a crust made from graham cracker crumbs, rolled oats, light brown sugar, and melted butter, baked briefly for a firm base. The cheesecake filling blends cream cheese, cornstarch, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon to provide a smooth, creamy layer with subtle spice. Thin peeled apple slices are arranged on the cheesecake layer, topped with a crisp mixture of flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Baking melds these layers creating a tender, sweet topping over tart apples and rich cheesecake. Once cooled and chilled, the cheesecake is finished with a drizzle of caramel topping, which enhances the apple and spice flavors while adding a glossy sweetness. This cake slices cleanly and highlights the textures and flavors of crisp apples, creamy cheesecake, and buttery oats. It works well as a dessert for gatherings or special occasions featuring apple and caramel flavors in a refined yet homey format.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Cheesecake
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 8-ounce packages) softened
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Apple Crisp Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 large apple cored, peeled, and thinly sliced
Topping
- 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Combine the ingredients for the crust and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350F for 5 minutes, the set aside to cool.
- Place the ingredients for the cheesecake into a medium mixing bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop the cheesecake mixture all over the crust and use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to very gently spread the dollops together until the cheesecake layer is even and completely covers the crust.
- Lay the thinly sliced apples evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the crumb topping ingredients, then sprinkle over top of the apples.
- Bake the cheesecake at 350F for 45 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes at room temperature. Run a knife along the edges of the cheesecake. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
- Drizzle the cheesecake with caramel sauce, slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 606 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 606kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 1241IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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