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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

This Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake layers creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, buttery streusel, and golden caramel into one unforgettable dessert. It’s everything you love about fall baking — nostalgic, indulgent, and surprisingly easy to make ahead.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch Pie Dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Foil

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Streusel Topping

  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed

Apple Layer

  • 2 cups apples peeled, thinly sliced, and chopped
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2-3 tbsp salted caramel sauce plus more for serving

Cheesecake Filling

  • 12 oz cream cheese full-fat
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Refrigerate the mixture to chill.
  • Peel, slice, and chop apples. Toss with brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  • Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, then mix in the egg just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour cheesecake filling into crust. Top with apple mixture. Drizzle salted caramel. Sprinkle chilled streusel evenly over top.
  • Lower oven to 325°F. Bake for 45 minutes, tenting loosely with foil at the 30-minute mark to prevent over-browning. Center should still jiggle slightly.
  • Cool at room temp for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Drizzle with warm caramel before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of apples for best flavor. Keep streusel cold and don’t skip the tenting step. Chill fully before slicing. Store covered in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Keyword Apple Pie, Cheesecake, Fall Dessert, Salted Caramel, Thanksgiving