Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with this delicious Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake. Creamy cheesecake meets spiced apples in a graham cracker crust, topped with caramel sauce and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the apple pie layer:
- 3 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 large apples)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
For the topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or streusel topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom and sides with foil to prevent leaking.
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the apple pie layer: Cook apples, butter, sugar, spices, cornstarch, and water in a skillet until thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into the crust.
- Assemble and bake: Spoon apple mixture over the batter, then pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top. Bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Cool and chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Top with caramel sauce and pecans or streusel before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor.
- Make ahead for enhanced taste.
- To prevent cracks, avoid overmixing the batter and cool gradually.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
