Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake

Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake 🍎✨

Indulge in this creamy, spiced, and caramel-drizzled cheesecake loaded with cinnamon-spiced apples, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a sweet crunchy crumb topping. It’s the perfect blend of cheesecake and apple pie!

📝 Ingredients:

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

⅓ cup melted butter

¼ cup brown sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

For the Apple Filling:

2 apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

2 tbsp butter

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 oz cream cheese, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

3 eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

For the Crumb Topping:

½ cup flour

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

3 tbsp melted butter

For Garnish:

Caramel sauce

Extra graham cracker crumbs


👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.

2️⃣ Cook the Apple Filling:

In a skillet, melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.

Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft. Let cool.

3️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.

Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Fold in the cooked apples, then pour over the crust.

4️⃣ Prepare the Crumb Topping:

Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.

Sprinkle evenly over the cheesecake batter.

5️⃣ Bake the Cheesecake:

Bake at 325°F (163°C) in a water bath for 55-60 minutes.

Turn off the oven and let sit inside for 1 hour.

Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

6️⃣ Assemble & Serve:

Drizzle with caramel sauce and top with extra crumbs.

Slice and enjoy this cozy fall-inspired treat! 🍏🍯

💡 Pro Tips:

🍎 Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweet and tangy!

🍰 For a smoother texture, let the cheesecake sit at room temp for 10 minutes before serving.

🔥 Want extra crunch? Add crushed cinnamon cookies on top!

This Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake is a must-try dessert for any apple lover! 🍏🍰

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