Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Delight

Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Delight

A heavenly fusion of creamy cheesecake, spiced apple pie, and buttery crumble, all topped with luscious salted caramel. This fall-inspired dessert is perfect for cozy gatherings and sweet indulgence!

🌟 Ingredients

🍏 For the Spiced Apple Filling:

• 4 medium apples, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp salted butter
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• 1 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ⅛ tsp ground allspice
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp water

🍪 For the Graham Crust:

• 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted

🍰 For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 32 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ⅛ tsp ground cloves

🥣 For the Crumble Topping:

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup salted butter, cubed and chilled

🍯 For the Salted Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp salted butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Pinch of sea salt

📝 Instructions

1. Prepare the Spiced Apple Filling:
   Cook sliced apples with butter, brown sugar, spices, and a cornstarch-water slurry over medium heat until tender. Let cool.
2. Make the Graham Crust:
   Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
3. Create the Cheesecake Batter:
   Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and spices. Mix until creamy.
4. Assemble the Cheesecake:
   Pour half of the cheesecake batter onto the crust, layer with half the apple filling, and top with the remaining cheesecake batter.
5. Bake in a Water Bath:
   Place the cheesecake in a water bath and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 6-12 hours.
6. Prepare the Crumble Topping:
   Mix oats, flour, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Bake on a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:
   Melt sugar in a saucepan until golden brown. Stir in butter and heavy cream until smooth, then mix in a pinch of sea salt. Cool.
8. Decorate and Serve:
   Top the cheesecake with the remaining apple filling, sprinkle with crumble, and drizzle with salted caramel. Slice and savor the magic!

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