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Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Pie to Satisfy Your Cravings

This Salted Caramel Apple Pie combines creamy cheesecake with tender apples, all in a graham cracker crust—a perfect crowd-pleaser dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Adds a delightful crunch
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the crust
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Binds the crust
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Ensure it's at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Offers sweetness
  • 3 Large Eggs Add one at a time
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Adds tartness
For the Apple Topping
  • 4 cups Apples (peeled and diced) Choose firm types like Granny Smith
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for sautéing) Cooks the apples to perfection
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances sweetness
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds comforting warmth
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Introduces a hint of spice
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Sugars (for caramel) Regular white sugar works well
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Essential for balance

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • mixer
  • Spatula
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let cool slightly.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar, add eggs one at a time, and blend in vanilla and sour cream.
  5. Pour cheesecake filling over the baked crust. Place in a roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly; cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet, sauté diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for about 8 minutes.
  9. For the caramel sauce, melt granulated sugar until amber, then stir in butter and cream, adding salt.
  10. Spoon sautéed apples over the chilled cheesecake and drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow adequate chilling time for the cheesecake—preferably overnight—to enhance the flavors.

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