Description
A rich cheesecake with a spiced apple topping and caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup apple pie filling
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Spoon the apple pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until the water reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door propped open for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle the top with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if using.
Notes
- Use a water bath to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for the best texture.
- You can make your own spiced apple topping if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, apple, caramel, spice, graham cracker, dessert