Description

Indulge your taste buds with the Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dream Pie, a dessert that will truly wow your guests! This decadent treat layers creamy cheesecake with tender, spiced apples, all drizzled with luscious caramel and nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to holiday celebrations—this pie not only delights the palate with its irresistible flavor combination of sweet caramel and fresh apples but also makes for an eye-catching centerpiece. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this showstopper is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

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 your oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until moistened. 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 mix in vanilla extract and sour cream. Pour over the cooled crust.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. 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 until tender.
Mix crumble topping ingredients together; toast in a skillet or bake until golden.
Layer cooked apples on cheesecake, top with crumble, and drizzle warm caramel sauce over it.
Chill for another hour before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider using different apple varieties or incorporating nuts into the crumble topping. Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.