Decadent and pampering cheesecake with apple caramel topping. Rich and soft and so amazing!
Cheesecake - my first true love in a dessert. The first thing I learned was how to make it, the first dessert I made for my husband and the one I always made for special occasions. Like a vacation. Soft, soft cheesecake topped with caramel apples and caramel sauce. One decadent cheesecake for fall. Or anytime you want a caramel apple dessert. Every bite is a pure pleasure that melts in your mouth! Apples are sweet and soft but not mushy. A little nutmeg increases the caramel and makes the taste more pronounced.
Instructions:
- Make caramel apples in a pan.
- Prepare a water bath for cheesecake.
- Make a crust with graham chips and bake for a few minutes.
- Make cheesecake fillings, bake in the oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes. After completion, chill completely for at least 4 hours.
- Arrange caramel apples on pinnacle and drizzle with caramel sauce.
Kitchen equipment needed:
- springform pan
- 2 mixing bowls
- shaker
- spatula
- cast iron skillet
- pan or pan with a rim
- aluminum foil
INGREDIENTS
! For caramel apples:
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 medium apples (I like to mix them: 2 Gala apples 2 Granny Smith apples), washed, core removed, sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves or nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of heavy whipped cream
for the periphery:
- 1 and 1/2 cup finely crushed graham crackers
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter
! to fill:
- 3 pkg every 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon clove powder
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 eggs beaten
INSTRUCTIONS
! to make caramel apples:
- Melt the butter in a cast-iron skillet.
- Add apple slices.
- Sprinkle the apple slices with cinnamon and cloves.
- cook until soft but not mushy.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir in brown sugar and cream.
- Pour the apples.
- Next, bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from fire. Pour the apple slices into a bowl or plate. Cool to room temperature.
- The pan speed with the caramel sauce is hot again and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from warmth and allow to chill for 15 mins. Pour into a heat-resistant container. Cool to room temperature.
! to make cheesecakes:
- Wrap 8 "or 9" springform pans in aluminum foil and arranges them in a roasting pan.
- Boil 2 cups of water. Put aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
! to make the crust:
- Place graham crackers in a food processor and process until crushed.
- Add sugar and melted butter and process low until everything is combined.
- Press the crust into the 9 "springform pan.
- Bake for 7 minutes in a preheated oven.
- Put aside.
! to fill:
- Place the cream cheese in a food processor and the process is low. Process for 15 seconds. Increase the velocity too high and technique for 5 seconds till clean.
- Add sugar and low process until combined.
- Add flour, yogurt, vanilla, spices and milk, and process low until smooth.
- Add eggs and process on low until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture over the toasted crust. Tap the roasting pan on the counter several times (gentle releases air bubbles from the dough.
- Place the pan with a spring shape pan in the oven. Pour enough water into the roasting pan until it is at least 1 inch above the side of the spring-shaped pan but not on the foil.
- Bake 1 hour 20 minutes. Change the water after the first 50 minutes of baking.
- When the time is up, turn the oven on to leave the cheesecake inside for an hour. Leave the oven door slightly open.
- Chill the cheesecake completely on the table.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- When it is completely cold, spoon the wok saucepan over the cheesecake and spread evenly. Sprinkle the apple slices with a pattern. Sprinkle with ground cloves.
- Slice and serve.
- Refrigerate leftovers in a closed container, for up to 3 days.
This recipe is inspired by crunchycreamysweet
Recipe notesNote: total time does not include chill cake.