Apple Caramel Cheesecake Delight

Apple Caramel Cheesecake Delight

Ingredients

• For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• For the filling:
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup finely chopped apples (preferably tart, like Granny Smith)
• For the caramel topping:
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• For garnish:
  • Thin apple slices
  • Additional caramel sauce for drizzling

Directions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Crust:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2. Prepare Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended.
   • Fold in the chopped apples.
   • Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
3. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until the center is almost set.
   • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Add Caramel Topping and Garnish:
   • Once cooled, pour caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake.
   • Arrange apple slices on top as garnish.
   • Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the apple slices for extra flavor and decoration.
5. Chill:
   • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, which allows the flavors to meld together and the cheesecake to set properly.