Best 5 Caramel Apple Walnut Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our irresistible Caramel Apple Walnut Cheesecake. This decadent dessert combines the richness of cream cheese, the sweetness of caramel, the crunch of walnuts, and the tanginess of apples, creating an explosion of textures and tastes. With three tempting variations - classic, gluten-free, and vegan - this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of crafting this masterpiece, ensuring a delightful experience for every bite.

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

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE



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Apple pie filling and melted caramel topping are a sublime variation to cheesecake.

Provided by Lucky Leaf Fruit Filling

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Lucky Leaf®

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (21 ounce) can LUCKY LEAF® Premium Apple Fruit Filling
1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
¼ cup caramel topping
12 pecan halves
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the over to 350 degrees. Reserve 3/4 cup of apple filling; set aside. Spoon the remaining filling into the crust. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the eggs and mix well. Pour this over the LUCKY LEAF Apple Fruit Filling. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center of the cake is set. Cool to room temperature.
  • Mix the reserved LUCKY LEAF Apple Fruit Filling and caramel topping in a small saucepan and heat for about 1 minute, or until spreadable. Spoon the apple-caramel mixture over the top of the cheesecake and spread evenly. Decorate the edge of the cake with pecan halves and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 282.9 mg, Sugar 26.1 g

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 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.

CREAM CHEESE CARAMEL WALNUT APPLE PIE



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This is a double crusted apple pie with a bottom layer of cream cheese and a thin layer of caramel over the apple filling. Absolutely marvelous flavor!

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Deep dish pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 deep dish pie shells
3/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 cups thinly sliced apples (peeled)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup caramel topping
1 (16 ounce) container whipped dessert topping (optional) or 1 (16 ounce) container whipped cream (optional)
2 (6 ounce) packages softened cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven and a cookie sheet to 400ºF.
  • Stir together the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon.
  • Toss with the apples, vanilla and almond extract in a large mixing bowl.
  • Press softened cream cheese into bottom of the pie shell.
  • Pour the apple mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Drizzle the caramel topping over the top.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Place the top crust over this and flute the edges.
  • Cut slits in the top crust or poke with a fork to allow steam to escape.
  • Sprinkle with sugar,and place on the preheated cookie sheet.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Cover edges with foil to prevent them from burning.
  • Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  • Serve with whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream and coffee.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.9, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 537, Carbohydrate 87.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 40.3, Protein 8.4

CARAMEL APPLE WALNUT PIE



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Loaded with lots of tender apples and adorned with a nutty caramel topping, this pleasing pie recipe is always a hit with old and young alike. -Winifred Eckerle, Gering, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. Arrange apples in crust; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup, sugar, butter, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour over apples., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges; cut slits in top. , Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the topping ingredients. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved., Place pie on a baking sheet. Pour topping over top crust. Bake for 3-4 minutes or until bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a springform pan with a removable bottom to make it easier to release the cheesecake.
  • Be sure to chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the walnuts by hand.
  • If you don't have apple pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
  • To make the caramel sauce, be sure to use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. If you cook the sugar over too high heat, it will burn.
  • If you want a thicker caramel sauce, you can add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the mixture before cooking.
  • If you don't have any walnuts, you can use pecans or almonds instead.

Conclusion:

This caramel apple walnut cheesecake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cheesecake is creamy and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The caramel sauce is rich and decadent, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. This cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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