Caramel Apple Cheesecake

This Caramel Apple Cheesecake is a decadent blend of creamy cheesecake and sweet caramel, topped with fresh apple slices that add a delightful crunch. Perfect for a cozy dessert, this recipe is easy to prepare and is sure to impress anyone with a sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• Cream cheese - 200 grams
• Granulated sugar - 50 grams
• Brown sugar - 30 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Sour cream - 100 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Graham cracker crumbs - 50 grams
• Unsalted butter - 40 grams, melted
• Apples - 1 medium (about 150 grams), peeled and thinly sliced
• Caramel sauce - 50 grams
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of a 6-inch (15 cm) springform pan to form the crust.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Add sour cream and the egg to the cream cheese mixture, then mix until fully incorporated.
5. Fold in the sliced apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making sure they are evenly distributed within the cheesecake mixture.
6. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
8. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 10 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
10. Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the chilled cheesecake.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 32 g
• Sodium: 270 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a source of calcium from cream cheese and sour cream.
• Apples contain dietary fiber and antioxidants, promoting digestive health.

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