Caramel Apple Cheesecake
This Caramel Apple Cheesecake is made with a homemade graham cracker crust, and is filled with sweet, juicy apples and creamy caramel. It’s the perfect finish to any fall meal!
The season of fall dessert recipes and baking is upon us! Recipes like The Best Chocolate Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Bars, and this Caramel Apple Cheesecake would make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or holiday dessert table!
I know that when most of us think of fall, apples are right there at the top of the list.
When I was growing up, I remember going on a field trip every year in September to a local apple farm up in the mountains. We did all of the fun, traditional farm activities including a hay ride, petting zoo, and apple taste testing.
As far as apple desserts go, this Caramel Apple Cheesecake is sure to please! It’s full of juicy apples, creamy caramel, and the CRUST! It is so good. And please, y’all, if you make this cheesecake, you HAVE to make the crust that goes with it.
See, the crust has a little hint of cinnamon making it the perfect base for this caramel apple cheesecake. Plus, it’s really simple to make. Just make it. I promise you’ll be glad you did.
Ingredients for Caramel Apple Cheesecake
- graham cracker crumbs
- granulated white sugar
- butter
- cinnamon
- cream cheese
- vanilla extract
- eggs
- apple pie filling
- caramel topping
- cinnamon almonds (optional)
How to Make Caramel Apple Cheesecake – Step by Step
Tips and Notes
How to Store
Once the cheesecake has cooled completely, store in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Make ahead: this is an excellent dessert recipe to make ahead of time for the holidays. It can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
How to Freeze
This caramel apple cheesecake freezes perfectly for up to 6 months. Once the cheesecake is completely cool, store in a freezer safe airtight container or cover with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
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Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 7 Tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Cheesecake:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
- ¼ cup caramel topping
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup cinnamon almonds, coarsely chopped (or any nut that you prefer)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients for the crust. Mix until crumbly, then press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake in preheated oven for 6-7 minutes until set.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese over medium speed until fluffy. Add in the sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs and beat until mixture is smooth.
- Scoop ¾ of the apple pie filling from the can and spread in the bottom of the prepared crust. Top with the cheesecake filling, spreading evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until top is set and cheesecake is cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- While cheesecake is baking, combine remaining ¼ can of apple pie filling, caramel topping, and ½ tsp of cinnamon in a small sauce pan over low heat. Stir until smooth, then set aside.
- When cheesecake is cool, spread caramel apple mixture over the top and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- How to Store: once the cheesecake has cooled completely, store in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead: this is an excellent dessert recipe to make ahead of time for the holidays. It can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: this caramel apple cheesecake freezes well for up to 6 months. Once the cheesecake is completely cool, store in a freezer safe airtight container or cover with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
OMG I am drooling here. This looks just incredible it’s the dessert of my dreams!! I must make it 🙂
Ooo yum, this looks so gooey and delicious!
Oh WOW! This looks beyond delicious. Apple dishes at this time of year work perfectly and I’m definitely making this!
I”d love to just have this for dinner! We don’t have graham crackers here in the UK but our “digestive biscuits” (such a weird name!) would work just fine.
I love caramel apple! This cheesecake looks divine!
Hello,
Once I saw the picture I knew this is was what I was looking for. I started my prep work 2 days before as I caramelized my own apples (I don’t like the canned ones) and I also made my caramel. For the crust I used vanilla wafers instead of Graham crackers, I don’t like those either. It came out great, definitely will be making it again.
Excited to try this recipe. When my husband and I got married 2 years ago we opted for pies instead of cake. So, all our aunts baked these delicious pies. The caramel apple cheesecake was our favorite! Going to make it for our anniversary dessert tonight!!
I recently made this for a work potluck and everyone LOVED it. I used homemade pie filling but was faithful to everything else. This was so exceptional that l am making it as 1 of 2 desserts for Christmas. Thank you for sharing a great “keeper” recipe!
Yay Kelly! I’m so happy to hear that!
This was a hit today thank you. I used fresh apple pie filling instead of a can and it tasted delicious.
So glad to hear that, Heather!
this is the best cheesecake/pie i have ever had thank you for the recipe!!!
Now this is my kind of pie! I love everything about it! I’d love to go apple-picking one day. Not much of that down here in Louisiana either!
That is one gorgeous piece of cheesecake! I usually save my favorite part for the last bite, but every part of this looks so good – it would be a battle between the crust and the topping.
I am not gonna lie- I think I am totally in love with this cheesecake! 😉 A perfect dessert for fall.
That is one glorious looking cheesecake. I especially love that caramel nut topping!
Awesome! This recipe has two of my favorites in one: cheesecake and apple pie!
wow this pie has fall written all over it! thanks for sharing!
Ashlyn, this looks amazing! I love cheesecake anything…its one of those things I have a hard time turning down. 🙂 I could go for a slice of this right now! Forget dinner.