Description

Indulge in a Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dream Pie that will impress your guests and elevate your dessert game to the next level Perfect for any occasion

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

½ cup melted butter

2 tablespoons sugar

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

½ cup sour cream

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 large apples, peeled and diced

½ cup caramel sauce

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Make the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then pressing into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly golden. Let cool.

In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and cinnamon, mixing until just combined.

Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven for one hour.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add diced apples and lemon juice, cook for 5 minutes. Stir in caramel sauce and cook until warm.

Top cooled cheesecake with warm caramel apple mixture.

(Optional) Whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form, and dollop on each slice when serving.

Notes

A delightful and creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dream Pie that combines the rich flavors of cheesecake with the nostalgic tastes of caramel apples, perfect for autumn gatherings!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 18g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g

Keywords: cheesecake, caramel apple, dessert, fall recipes, autumn