Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dream Pie
Indulge in the Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dream Pie, a striking dessert that combines creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and tart apples for an unforgettable treat. This pie is perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, festive celebrations, or simply as a special indulgence at home. The luscious layers of smooth cheesecake topped with caramelized apples and a crunchy crumble will surely impress your guests. Easy to make, this recipe allows even novice bakers to create a stunning dessert that tastes as good as it looks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled & diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Pinch of cinnamon
- ½ cup soft caramels or caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Press into a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- For the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 30–35 minutes until set in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating.
- For the apple topping: Sauté diced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until tender.
- For the crumble topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, melted butter, and cinnamon; toast until golden.
- Layer cooked apples over chilled cheesecake, sprinkle with crumble topping, and drizzle with warmed caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg