Caramel Apple Cheesecake (Printable Version)
Cheesecake with cinnamon apples layered inside and a drizzle of salty caramel on top.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base
01 -
100 g white sugar
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115 g melted unsalted butter
03 -
180 g crushed graham crackers
→ Creamy Layer
04 -
120 g sour cream
05 -
450 g softened cream cheese
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100 g white sugar
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3 large eggs at room temp
08 -
5 ml vanilla flavor
→ Apple Mix
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5 g cinnamon powder
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3 peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
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50 g white sugar
→ Drizzle
12 -
240 ml salted caramel sauce, homemade or bought
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Set oven at 160 degrees Celsius. Grease and line a springform pan.
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Mix sugar, butter, and graham crumbs. Press this mix flat on the pan bottom.
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Smooth the cream cheese first. Add sour cream and sugar little by little. Beat in eggs one by one and then add vanilla. Mix just until everything’s blended.
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Cook the apple slices with sugar and cinnamon on medium heat until they soften a bit.
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Put half of the cream cheese mix on the crust. Spread cooked apples evenly on top. Add the rest of the creamy mix. If you like, gently swirl salted caramel into the top layer.
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Bake for about an hour. The middle should be firm but a little wobbly. Cool completely before pouring extra caramel sauce on.
# Helpful Tips:
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A springform pan helps you take it out easy. Make sure cream cheese and eggs are at room temp for smooth filling. Homemade caramel gives a richer taste.