Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Caramel Apple Cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker oat crust, a creamy spiced cheesecake filling, tender baked apples, and a crisp oat topping, finished with optional caramel sauce for a rich and comforting dessert.
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Servings: 12
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Apple Crisp Topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 medium apples peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Optional
- Caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, and graham cracker crumbs until evenly moistened.
Form and Bake the Crust
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
Assemble the Cheesecake
- Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared crust and smooth the surface. Arrange the thinly sliced apples in a single layer over the filling.
Prepare the Apple Crisp Topping
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and coconut oil until crumbly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
Bake
- Bake the cheesecake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is mostly set with a slight jiggle.
Cool and Chill
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight to fully set.
Serve
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
To make this Caramel Apple Cheesecake gluten-free, substitute the graham cracker crumbs with certified gluten-free graham crackers and use gluten-free rolled oats. Replace the all-purpose flour in the topping with a gluten-free flour blend. Always verify ingredient labels for gluten content.