Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake – A Thanksgiving Favorite
A luxurious layered cheesecake featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy spiced filling, tender cinnamon apples, and homemade salted caramel. A showstopping dessert perfect for fall celebrations.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6.5 hours
- Yield: 10–12 slices 1x
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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6 tbsp melted butter
For the filling:
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24 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup brown sugar
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¾ cup sour cream
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon
For the apple topping:
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2–3 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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½ tsp cinnamon
For the salted caramel:
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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4 tbsp butter
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
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Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake at 325°F for 10 minutes. Cool.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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Pour over crust. Bake in water bath for 55–65 minutes. Cool slowly, then chill 4+ hours.
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Sauté apples with butter, sugar, and cinnamon until tender. Cool.
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Make caramel by melting sugar, then whisking in butter and cream. Stir in salt.
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Top cheesecake with apples and drizzle with caramel before serving.
Notes
Make ahead and store chilled. Add whipped cream or toasted pecans for garnish.