Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Caramel-Apple Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 pounds large Granny Smith apples (about 6 apples) $; 1 2/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon butter $; 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 15 whole crackers); 1/2 cup melted butter $; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 large eggs $; 1/4 cup apple jelly; Sweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

2 3/4 pounds large Granny Smith apples (about 6 apples) $
1 2/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon butter $
2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 15 whole crackers)
1/2 cup melted butter $
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs $
1/4 cup apple jelly
Sweetened whipped cream

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1. Peel apples, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Toss together apples and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add apple mixture, and saute 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender and golden. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
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2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350u00b0. Stir together cinnamon graham cracker crumbs and next 2 ingredients in a medium bowl until well blended. Press mixture on bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack, and cool crust completely before filling (about 30 minutes).
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3. Beat cream cheese, vanilla, and remaining 1 1/3 cups brown sugar at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended and smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Pour batter into prepared crust. Arrange apples over cream cheese mixture.
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4. Bake at 350u00b0 for 55 minutes to 1 hour and 5 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, and gently run a knife around outer edge of cheesecake to loosen from sides of pan. (Do not remove sides of pan.) Cool completely on a wire rack (about 2 hours). Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.
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5. Cook apple jelly and 1 tsp. water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until jelly is melted; brush over apples on top of cheesecake. Serve with whipped cream.

1508

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 3/4 pounds large Granny Smith apples (about 6 apples) $, 1 2/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided, 1 tablespoon butter $, 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 15 whole crackers), and more.

Yes, Caramel-Apple Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel-Apple Cheesecake

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