Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake (Recipe for Printing)

Layers of cinnamon apples and silky cheesecake finished with luscious salted caramel sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Apple Layer

04 - 3 cups peeled and sliced apples
05 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Cheesecake Filling

08 - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1 cup granulated sugar
10 - 3 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Salted Caramel Topping

13 - 1 cup granulated sugar
14 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
15 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
16 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
03 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
04 - Toss peeled and sliced apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and flour until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
06 - Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
07 - Pour the cheesecake filling over the apple layer in the pan, smoothing the top.
08 - Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the center is nearly set.
09 - Remove the cheesecake from the oven. Allow it to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully chilled and set.
10 - In a saucepan over medium heat, cook granulated sugar until completely melted and amber in color. Add unsalted butter and stir until melted. Carefully pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Remove from heat and mix in sea salt.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Allowing the cheesecake to chill for several hours improves its texture and enhances flavor melding.

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