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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake. This delectable dessert seamlessly blends creamy vanilla cinnamon cheesecake with layers of tender spiced apples and a rich salted caramel drizzle. All of this is nestled atop a crisp graham cracker crust, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday feast or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this cheesecake will surely impress your guests and leave them asking for more.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium apples
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 12 tbsp apple cider
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 12 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp water
  • 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Cook sliced apples with brown sugar, butter, and spices until tender.
  3. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan; bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and spices.
  5. Layer half the cheesecake batter over the crust, add the apple filling, and top with remaining batter.
  6. Bake in a water bath for 90 minutes or until set.
  7. Cool gradually, then refrigerate overnight before serving.

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