Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake Recipe

The caramel apple crisp cheesecake is a very easy cake to make. All you need are the right ingredients and to follow instructions or steps. 

Accordingly, we will take you through all the steps needed to make the best caramel apple crisp cheesecake.

In this recipe we use quite a number of ingredients, as you are going to see below; 

But for the crust, we need; graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and lastly, unsalted butter.

For the cheesecake layer, we need; cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, all-purpose flour, and eggs.

The apple layer ingredients we need are gala apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Furthermore, the crisp topping ingredients we need are; all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, brown sugar, and unsalted butter.

 

The ingredients for caramel sauce are brown sugar, salted butter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.

 

Important Notes

For storage; place the cheesecake in an airtight container and place it in a refrigerator, it will last for 4 to 5 days without going bad.

Also, always use cream cheese and eggs that are at room temperature.

Please ensure to line your pan with baking or parchment paper so that you can easily remove the cake from the pan.

 

Therefore, below is a complete recipe for the caramel apple crisp cheesecake;

Ingredients For Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake

The Graham Crust

• 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup of granulated sugar 
• ¼ cup of unsalted butter, melted

For The Cheesecake

• 2 cups of cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup of brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs

The Apples

• 3 gala apples, peeled and diced
• ¼ cup of brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon

For The Crisp Topping

• ½ cup of all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of quick-cooking oats
• ½ cup of light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter

The Caramel Sauce

• 1 cup of light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons of salted butter
• ½ cup of heavy cream
• Pure vanilla extract 

Equipment for caramel apple crisp cheesecake

• Measuring cups 
• A 9-inch springform pan
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowls
• An eclectic hand mixer
• A refrigerator
• Baking paper or parchment paper

 

Steps To Follow For Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake

1. Firstly, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Put a large sheet pan on the last or bottom rack and fill it halfway with water.
2. Secondly, line a 9-inch springform pan with baking paper.
3. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter in a large bowl. Then carefully press the mixture evenly to the bottom of the springform pan.
4. Furthermore, in a separate large bowl, add cream cheese and ½ cup of brown sugar. Beat them using an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth. 
5. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and mix thoroughly.
6. Nextly, add the 2 eggs and mix with a hand mixer on medium speed.
7. In addition, carefully and gently pour the cream cheese mixture onto the prepared crust.
8. In a small bowl, add the diced gala apples, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and toss evenly to coat. Meanwhile, set it aside.
9. In a medium bowl add ½ cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of quick cooking oats, ½ cup of light brown sugar, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter mix until well combined.
10.  Use clean hands to press the mixture into large crumbs.
11. Gently and evenly place the apples onto the cheesecake layer.
12. Place the springform pan on the oven rack directly over the pan of water.

Baking time for the caramel apple crisp cheesecake

1. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes. When the cake is ready, carefully remove it from the oven and place it on a wire rack.
2.  Allow the cake to cool for 10  minutes then run a knife around the outside edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan.
3. Then let the cake cool for an hour and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to completely chill.
4. Make the caramel sauce. In a saucepan set on low heat, add a cup of light brown sugar, 4 tablespoons of salted butter, and ½ cup of heavy cream.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook while stirring for 6 to 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Add vanilla extract and cook for another 1 minute to thicken more. Turn off the heat. The caramel sauce becomes thicker as it cools down.
7. Then take the cake out of the refrigerator and pour the caramel sauce over the cake.
8. Lastly, serve and enjoy the caramel apple crisp cheesecake because you deserve it.

Conclusion

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