Best 5 Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake, where sweet and tangy unite in perfect harmony. This delectable treat is crafted with a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with homemade caramel sauce, and a generous topping of tender apple slices and a buttery crumb mixture. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion. But that's not all! This article also features two additional mouthwatering recipes: a classic New York Cheesecake with a velvety smooth texture and a tangy kick, and a luscious Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake that combines rich chocolate and fluffy mousse for an unforgettable dessert experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE



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This apple cheesecake won the grand prize in an apple recipe contest. With caramel both on the bottom and over the top, every bite is sinfully delicious. -Lisa Morman, Minot, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs (about 8 whole crackers)
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir caramels and milk until melted and smooth. Pour 1 cup over crust; sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Set remaining caramel mixture aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon flour and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Combine the apples, cinnamon and remaining flour; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour into crust., Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Reheat reserved caramel mixture if necessary; gently spoon over cheesecake. Sprinkle with remaining pecans., Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until center is just set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE CRUMBLE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham cracker, brown sugar, butter, cream cheese, brown sugar, white sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla extract, green apples, rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, caramel sauce

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups graham cracker, crumbled
⅛ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup butter
16 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 green apples, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ cup rolled oats
¼ cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a bowl, mix the crust ingredients.
  • Press into the bottom of a greased 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan.
  • Bake for 5 minutes.
  • In another bowl, mix all the filling ingredients except the apples.
  • In another bowl, mix all the topping ingredients except the caramel.
  • Spread the filling over the graham cracker crust, then layer the apple slices on top.
  • Sprinkle the topping mix evenly over the apple layer. .
  • Bake for 30 minutes
  • Drizzle on caramel sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 31 grams

BIG APPLE CRUMB CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
15 graham crackers (or 2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs)
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tart apple, peeled, cored and diced
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch kosher salt
Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Store-bought caramel sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • For the graham crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.
  • Add the graham crackers to a food processor and pulse until fine, then add the brown sugar and salt and pulse until well combined. Drizzle in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles damp sand. Press the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared springform pan in an even layer. Bake the crust until firm, about 10 minutes, then let cool.
  • For the apple crumb topping: Stir together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Drizzle in the butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand, using your hands to form some clumps. Fold in the diced apple.
  • For the cheesecake filling: Stir together the granulated sugar, cornstarch and salt in a small bowl. Pulse together the cream cheese and sour cream in a food processor until smooth. With the processor running, add the sugar mixture 1/2 cup at a time until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs and yolk one at a time, pulsing until well combined, then add the vanilla, scraping down the sides of the processor and giving it another pulse to make sure everything is incorporated. Pour the cheesecake filling over the top of the graham cracker crust.
  • Sprinkle the crumb topping over the filling. Bake the cheesecake until it is mostly set but still has a bit of a jiggle in the center, 60 to 70 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the oven door slightly open for 1 hour. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature, about another hour, then refrigerate for 1 hour more. Run a paring knife around the outside before unmolding and slicing. Serve drizzled with the caramel sauce.

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 2h32m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

8 whole graham crackers
1 cup lightly toasted walnuts, divided
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature (recommended: Philadelphia)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light muscovado sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 large vanilla bean, seeds scraped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 recipe Apple Mixture, recipe follows
1 recipe Apple Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups apple juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, reserved from the cheesecake mixture
1 tablespoon cold butter
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
3 Fuji apples, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 cup apple brandy (recommended: Calvados)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup heavy cream
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons apple brandy (recommended: Calvados)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the graham crackers, 1/2 cup of the walnuts and brown sugar in a food processor and process until finely ground. With the motor running, add the butter through the feed tube and process until the mixture just comes together. Spray the bottom and side of the pan with cooking spray. Pat the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven until lightly golden brown and just set, about 8 minutes. Remove to a baking rack and let cool completely.
  • Combine 1/4 cup of the sugar and the orange zest in a food processor and process until combined.
  • Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand fixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the orange sugar, remaining granulated sugar, and light muscovado sugar and beat again until the sugar is incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time and mix until just incorporated, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the vanilla seeds and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the salt and heavy cream and mix until just combined.
  • Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan. Set the cheesecake pan on a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil and fold up the sides around it. Place the cake pan in a large roasting pan. Pour hot tap water into the roasting pan until the water is about halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan; the foil will keep the water from seeping into the cheesecake. Bake until the sides of the cake are slightly puffed and set and the center still jiggles, about 55 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off and prop the door open with a wooden spoon and allow the cake to cook in the water bath for 1 hour. Remove the cake to a baking rack and allow to cool to room temperature for 2 hours. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours until chilled through.
  • Top with the warm apple topping, drizzle liberally with the caramel sauce and sprinkle with the remaining toasted walnuts. Serve additional sauce on the side.
  • Bring apple juice, sugar and vanilla bean to a boil in a large saute pan over high heat and cook until slightly thickened and reduced to 1/2 cup. Stir in the butter until melted. Add the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized and soft. Add the apple brandy and cook until reduced by 1/2. Transfer the apples to a plate and let cool slightly.
  • Place sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat (do not stir), swirling the pot occasionally to even out the color, until amber in color, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • While the caramel is cooking. Place the heavy cream in a small pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • When the caramel has reached the desired color, slowly whisk in the heavy cream and salt and whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the apple brandy and vanilla extract. Keep warm.

CHEDDAR CHEESECAKE WITH APPLE BUTTER CARAMEL



Cheddar Cheesecake with Apple Butter Caramel image

Cheese lovers rejoice, we have created the cheesecake of your dreams by adding nutty and tangy cheddar cheese to the batter (and crust!!) making this dessert super creamy and luscious. The crust is salty-sweet made from butter crackers and spiked with sugar that bakes up and forms a super crisp plate to hold the decadent cake on top. It's garnished with a caramel sauce jazzed up with store-bought apple butter. We use brown sugar to make the caramel which speeds up the process and eliminates the need to cook the sugar until golden brown.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 11h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces butter crackers, such as Ritz (about 70 crackers or 2 sleeves)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup store-bought apple butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Wrap the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan with 3 pieces of heavy-duty foil.
  • For the crust: Add the crackers, sugar and cheddar cheese to a food processor and process until fine crumbs form, about 1 minute. Pour in the melted butter and pulse until well incorporated and the mixture holds together when pinched between your fingers, 10 to 12 pulses. Press the crumb mixture into the prepared springform pan, taking care to get the crust evenly to the edges. Bake until golden brown and set, 10 to 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes then place in a large roasting pan.
  • For the cheesecake: Beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until well combined, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sour cream and vanilla and beat until just combined. Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs, one at a time, until just combined. (Take care not to overmix or the cheesecake will puff up and crack.) Pour the batter evenly over the crust, smoothing the top. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come about halfway up the sides of the foil-wrapped springform pan. Bake until the outside of the cake is set but the center is still slightly loose, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake in the oven for another hour. Remove the cheesecake from the roasting pan to a cooling rack. Run a knife around the edge and cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the pan once more and unlock to unmold the cheesecake. Remove from the springform base and transfer to a serving platter or cake stand and smooth the edges with a knife.
  • For the apple butter caramel: About 2 hours before serving the cheesecake, whisk the heavy cream, apple butter, corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract and salt in a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until very smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly in a medium skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the sugar melts and is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and slowly drizzle in the warm cream mixture, whisking constantly. Return the skillet to medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer; cook, whisking frequently, until smooth and a deep amber color, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a heat proof container and refrigerate, uncovered, until cool, about 1 hour.
  • Pour the caramel sauce into the center of the cake and use an offset spatula to spread it out, letting some of the sauce drip over the sides. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
  • Use Fresh Apples: Fresh apples give the cheesecake a crisp and juicy texture. Choose firm apples that hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cheesecake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the Cheesecake in a Water Bath: Baking the cheesecake in a water bath helps to create a moist and creamy texture. Place the cheesecake pan inside a larger pan filled with hot water.
  • Let the Cheesecake Cool Slowly: After baking, let the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven with the door cracked open. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the Cheesecake Thoroughly: Before serving, chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will help the cheesecake to set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

This Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tart apples, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy crumb topping is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this cheesecake at home. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this Caramel Apple Crumb Cheesecake a try!

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