Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe ππ°
Overview:
Indulge in the decadent delight of a Caramel Apple Cheesecake, a luxurious fusion of creamy cheesecake, luscious caramel, and crisp apple flavors, topped with a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for festive occasions like Christmas and Thanksgiving, or simply as a weeknight treat. This recipe promises a soft-textured cheesecake that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. It requires some prep time and patience, but the heavenly result is well worth the effort.
Time Table:
| Preparation | Cooking | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | 2 hours | 3 hours |
Yield:
1 cheesecake
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 8971.6
- Fat: 557g
- Saturated Fat: 277.6g
- Cholesterol: 2481.8mg
- Sodium: 5507.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 902g
- Fiber: 23.5g
- Sugar: 478.6g
- Protein: 142.3g
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
For the Cheesecake:
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Additional Toppings:
- 1 can apple pie filling
- Caramel sauce
Instructions:
Crust:
- In a bowl, combine flour and sugar for the crust.
- Cream in the butter, then add the egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly in the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake at 350Β°F (175Β°C) for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
Cheesecake:
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the baked crust.
- Bake at 350Β°F (175Β°C) for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 200Β°F (95Β°C) and bake for an additional 1 hour.
Streusel Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for the streusel.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.
- Stir in chopped walnuts.
Assembly:
- After the cheesecake has baked for 1 hour and 15 minutes, remove it from the oven.
- Top with apple pie filling, spreading it evenly over the surface.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the apple pie filling.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping over the caramel layer.
- Return the cheesecake to the oven and continue baking at 200Β°F (95Β°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until set.
Serving:
- Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 2 hours.
- Remove the sides of the springform pan.
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Before serving, run a knife around the inside of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
Tips:
- For a firmer cheesecake texture, consider baking for an additional 15-20 minutes before adding the toppings.
- This cheesecake is delicate, so handle it gently when removing from the pan.
- For a picture-perfect presentation, drizzle extra caramel sauce over individual slices before serving.
Enjoy!
Treat yourself and your loved ones to the exquisite flavors of this Caramel Apple Cheesecake. With its rich, creamy texture and irresistible combination of apple, caramel, and spice, it’s sure to become a new favorite dessert for any occasion. So go ahead, slice into this decadent delight and savor each heavenly bite! ππ°
