Best 2 Autumn Apple Cheesecake Recipes

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Autumn Apple Cheesecake: A Symphony of Fall Flavors

As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, there's no better way to celebrate the arrival of autumn than with a slice of homemade apple cheesecake. This classic dessert combines the tart sweetness of apples with the creamy richness of cheesecake, creating a flavor combination that is both comforting and sophisticated. Our autumn apple cheesecake recipe features a graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling made with cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar, and a generous topping of cinnamon-spiced apples. The result is a cheesecake that is perfectly balanced, with a tender crust, a smooth and creamy filling, and a topping that is both sweet and tangy. This recipe also includes instructions for making a caramel sauce that can be drizzled over the cheesecake for an extra special touch. Whether you're serving it at a holiday gathering or simply enjoying it as a weekend treat, our autumn apple cheesecake is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

AUTUMN APPLE CHEESECAKE



AUTUMN APPLE CHEESECAKE image

Categories     Cheese

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crust
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
3 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
Filling
16 oz. low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Topping
4 cups peeled and thinly sliced Jonathan or Granny Smith apples
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Spray 8-inch springform baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. To make Crust: Mix all ingredients in bowl, and press onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes, remove from oven and let cool. Leave oven on. To make Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium speed until well blended. Blend in eggs one at a time. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with rubber spatula, and pour mixture over crust. To make Topping: Put sliced apples in bowl, and toss with cinnamon and sugar. Spoon apple mixture over filling, and sprinkle top with pecans. Bake 1 1/4 hours, or until center is set. Let cheesecake cool before removing it from springform pan. Transfer cheesecake to serving plate. Dust top lightly with confectioners' sugar before serving.

AUTUMN HARVEST CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE



Autumn Harvest Caramel Apple Cheesecake image

One Thanksgiving more than fifteen years ago I was asked to bring dessert. There were requests for the usual but I wanted to make something different so I came up with this recipe. Now every year this dessert is a tradition in our home. I have been asked several times for this recipe but have never given it out, not even to my...

Provided by Dee *

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pkg graham crackers, from box
1/3 c finely chopped nuts-walnut or pecan
1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c butter, melted-may add more if graham cracker mixture is too dry
FILLING
2 large granny smith apples-peeled,cored,diced
3 Tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
2 tsp nutmeg
4 pkg 8oz cream cheese room temp
1 c white sugar
5 large eggs-room temp
1 c sour cream
CARAMEL TOPPING
1 12 oz package good caramels
1/2 c evaperated milk
3/4 c butter

Steps:

  • 1. CRUST-crush graham crackers in food processor-remove, finely chop nuts in food processor-remove. Put crackers, nuts, brown sugar in bowl and add melted butter, mix together, poor in 9 inch spring form pan, spread mixture evenly on bottom of pan,bring some of the crackers up the side of the pan evenly (as seen in my photo)Bake@350 for 5 minutes-do not over bake.
  • 2. APPLES-peel,core and dice apples then put in frying pan with melted butter, after 3 minutes sprinkle with one teaspoon of cinnamon and stir, about 2 min more they should be soft and brown-remove and let cool.
  • 3. FILLING-beat cream cheese,sugar,eggs,sour cream,add 2t of cinnamon and 2t nutmeg,add cooled apples and stir. Pour into spring form pan and bake at 350 for about 1 hour.
  • 4. CARAMEL SAUCE-in a good sauce pan put in caramels, butter and milk, stir until melted. Take off burner and let cool.
  • 5. TAKE OUT- cheesecake from oven and allow to cool, pour cool caramel sauce over cake and put in refrigerator. Let stand for a few hours or overnight.
  • 6. SERVING-take out of refrigerator and let stand about 30 minutes. Spring open pan SLOWLY to, remove side of pan,it is a good idea to have a small container of warm water to clean knife off after cutting then dry with towel and cut again-the topping can get gooey.
  • 7. MUST HAVES-you will need a 9 inch spring form pan with this recipe as seen in one of my pictures.
  • 8. FRESH-I always make sure I have the freshest eggs, cream cheese, and sour cream when I make this. As in any recipe I do think it makes a big difference.
  • 9. I do hope that you,your family and friends enjoy this recipe and it becomes a family tradition as it is in our family.

Tips:

  • Use a springform pan to make it easier to remove the cheesecake.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the flour, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving.
  • Top with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, fresh fruit, or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

This autumn apple cheesecake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheesecake filling, sweet apples, and crunchy oat crumble topping, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, be sure to give this autumn apple cheesecake a try!

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