Description
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake combines the best of two classic desserts into one show-stopping treat. A buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy no-bake cheesecake layer, spiced apple pie topping, and a drizzle of salted caramel make this dessert unforgettable.
Ingredients
For the Graham Cracker Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Layer:
16 oz (two blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Apple Pie Topping:
3–4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Finale:
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
1. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while preparing the next layer.
2. Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
3. Create the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently until just combined.
4. Assemble the Base: Spread cheesecake filling evenly over the crust. Smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. Cook the Apple Topping: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook 8–10 minutes until tender but not mushy. Let cool completely.
6. The Grand Finale: Spoon cooled apple topping over the cheesecake. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before serving.
Notes
Refrigerate cheesecake at least 4 hours, overnight for best results.
Always use softened cream cheese for a smooth filling.
Let apple topping cool completely before adding to cheesecake.
For clean slices, heat a sharp knife with hot water before cutting.
Store covered in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg