Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dream Pie, a dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This show-stopping pie features creamy cheesecake layered with caramelized apples, all sitting atop a buttery graham cracker crust. The combination of sweet and tart apple flavors melded with rich caramel brings a perfect balance that will have your guests raving. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or family dinners, this pie is not only visually stunning but also easy to make ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your event without stress. Bring joy to your dessert table with this elegant treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup soft caramels or caramel sauce
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon; press into a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract and sour cream. Pour over cooled crust and bake for 30–35 minutes until just set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- In a skillet, melt butter and cook diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice for about 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Prepare crumble topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, oats, and melted butter; toast in skillet or bake until golden.
- Layer apple topping over chilled cheesecake followed by crumble topping. Drizzle with warmed caramel before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg