Description
Indulge in the delightful Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dream Pie that will wow guests at any gathering! This exquisite dessert combines layers of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and tender apples for a flavor explosion that pleases everyone. With its stunning presentation and irresistible taste, it’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or simply a cozy family dinner. Easy to prepare, this recipe ensures you’ll impress with minimal stress—allow it to chill in the fridge for a stress-free serving. Let your taste buds take flight with this delectable treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled & diced
- ½ cup soft caramels or caramel sauce
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon; press firmly into a springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and sour cream. Pour over cooled crust and bake for 30–35 minutes until set. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Sauté diced apples in melted butter with brown sugar and lemon juice until soft; let cool before layering over the cheesecake.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Toast lightly in a skillet or bake until golden.
- Assemble by layering cooked apples on cheesecake and sprinkling crumble topping on top. Drizzle with warmed caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg