Description
Caramel apple cheesecake pie is a decadent fall dessert that combines a buttery pie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, spiced apple topping, and gooey caramel drizzle. This rich and comforting treat is perfect for holidays, cozy gatherings, or anytime you crave a seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3–4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts, sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a pie pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- Press pie dough into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- For the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Pour over cooled crust.
- For the apple filling: Toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Arrange evenly over cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then chill in the fridge for 2–4 hours.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving. Garnish with nuts or sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth batter.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Chill thoroughly for best texture.
- Try variations: low-sugar (use stevia or maple syrup), vegan (plant-based cream cheese, flax eggs), or flavor twists (cranberries, cayenne, or raspberries).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg