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Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake

Decadent Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake You Can't Resist

This Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake features layers of creamy cheesecake, juicy apples, and a buttery crumble, making it an irresistible dessert for autumn gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts and Baking Classics
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
For the Apple Layer
  • 4 cups Honeycrisp apples peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Garnish
  • ½ cup salted caramel for drizzle

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • springform pan
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted unsalted butter.
  3. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of your springform pan.
  4. Beat the cream cheese until creamy, then add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, blending after each addition.
  6. In a separate bowl, toss chopped apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Pour the apple mixture over the cream cheese filling evenly.
  8. Mix flour, brown sugar, and softened butter to create a crumble topping.
  9. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple layer.
  10. Bake for 60–70 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  11. Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  12. Drizzle salted caramel over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the cheesecake thoroughly and serve at room temperature for enhanced flavors.

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