Description
A deliciously rich and creamy cheesecake topped with caramelized apples and a crunchy crumble, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples, peeled & diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake 8–10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Pour filling over cooled crust.
- In a skillet, sauté apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until softened. Cool slightly. In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Layer sautéed apples and crumble over cheesecake batter.
- Bake cheesecake at 325°F (160°C) for 60–70 minutes, until center is just set. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake rest 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Heat sugar and water in saucepan until amber in color. Slowly whisk in cream (careful, it will bubble). Stir in butter and salt until smooth. Cool slightly before drizzling.
- Before serving, drizzle cheesecake generously with caramel sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers or a nut-based crust.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Chilling the cheesecake overnight enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg