This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake combines the flavors of classic apple recipes and rich cheesecake recipes, making it a perfect choice for fall baking and Thanksgiving desserts. With layers of creamy cheesecake and spiced apple filling, it’s a delightful baked dessert that will impress your guests.

This recipe is a great addition to your list of Thanksgiving dessert ideas and fun Thanksgiving desserts, bringing together the best of both worlds: the comforting taste of apple pie and the smooth texture of cheesecake.

Delicious Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

This cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy apple cheesecake layer, and a spiced apple topping drizzled with salted caramel. The preparation time is approximately 30 minutes, and it requires baking for about an hour, serving around 10 people.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
• Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
3. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Fold the spiced apples into the cheesecake mixture.
4. Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the apple cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
5. Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Serve: Before serving, drizzle with salted caramel sauce and top with whipped cream if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 10 slices
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 22g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 34g