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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dream Pie

A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and spiced apple pie topped with rich caramel, perfect for any autumn gathering.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon

For the cheesecake filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cups sour cream

For the apple topping

  • 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

For the crumble topping

  • 0.25 cups flour
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

For the caramel drizzle

  • 0.5 cups soft caramels or caramel sauce
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until moistened.
  • Press crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then cool completely.

Making the cheesecake filling

  • Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
  • Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Preparing the apple topping

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft.

Making the crumble topping

  • Mix flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, melted butter, and a pinch of cinnamon until coarse crumbs form.
  • Toast crumble in a skillet for 3-4 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 8 minutes until golden.

Assembly

  • Layer apple topping over the cheesecake, then sprinkle crumble topping evenly over the apples.
  • Warm caramels with heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Drizzle over the pie.
  • Refrigerate for another hour before slicing.

Notes

For cleaner cuts, warm your knife in hot water before slicing. Consider serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Keyword Autumn Dessert, Caramel Apple Cheesecake, Caramel Drizzle, Cheesecake Pie