Name: Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium apples (588 grams sliced); 3 tbsp salted butter (42 grams); 1-2 tbsp apple cider; 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (73 grams); 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/8 tsp allspice; 1-2 tsp lemon juice (to taste); 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp water; 3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (300 grams); 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted (155 grams); 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar (308 grams); 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 (180 grams); 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/8 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (33 grams); 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats (48 grams); 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (55 grams); 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed (57 grams); 1 cup granulated sugar (210 grams); 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (85 grams)

Description

A delightful blend of salted caramel, spiced apples, and cheesecake, perfect for autumn gatherings.

Ingredients

4 medium apples (588 grams sliced)
3 tbsp salted butter (42 grams)
1-2 tbsp apple cider
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (73 grams)
1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp allspice
1-2 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp water
3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (300 grams)
1/2 cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted (155 grams)
32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar (308 grams)
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 (180 grams)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (33 grams)
1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats (48 grams)
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (55 grams)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed (57 grams)
1 cup granulated sugar (210 grams)
6 tbsp salted butter, cubed (85 grams)
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream (135 grams)
Pinch of flaky sea salt

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Instructions

Prep by reading the recipe thoroughly.
Make the apple filling: Peel and slice apples, then mix with butter, brown sugar, and spices in a medium pan over medium-high heat for 8-14 minutes. Thicken as needed with cornstarch and water.
Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine crust ingredients, press into a 9-inch springform pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
Make the cheesecake: Beat cream cheese until creamy, add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla, cornstarch, sour cream, and spices.
Assemble: Layer half the cheesecake batter, top with apple filling, then remaining batter. Bake in a water bath for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Cool cheesecake in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Make crumb topping: Preheat oven to 350°F, combine topping ingredients, bake for 12-20 minutes.
Prepare salted caramel sauce and apple pie topping separately.
Serve with toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh, vibrant apples for the best flavor and texture. Prepare components ahead when possible.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 120 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American