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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake. This exquisite dessert layers rich cream cheese filling with spiced, caramelized apples and a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a crunchy oat crumble. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this cheesecake is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to enjoy your time with family and friends rather than being stuck in the kitchen. With its harmonious blend of textures and flavors, this dessert is sure to be a showstopper at any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium apples, sliced
  • 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. Prepare the apple filling by cooking sliced apples with butter, brown sugar, and spices until tender. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water.
  2. For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Create the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and spices until smooth. Layer half over the baked crust.
  4. Spoon the cooled apple filling on top followed by the remaining cheesecake batter.
  5. Bake in a water bath for 90 minutes to 2 hours until set. Cool gradually in the oven before chilling overnight.
  6. Top with an oat crumble and homemade salted caramel sauce before serving.

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