Caramel Apple Cheesecake made with apple pie filling, a graham cracker crust and caramel topping. Simple cheesecake recipe that is perfect for fall!
I love cheesecake. I’ve made many different cheesecake recipes over the years and this one is the most perfect for fall. Some cheesecake recipes are pretty complicated, and some no-bake versions are super easy. This caramel apple cheesecake recipe definitely falls closer to the easy side, but does require baking.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
A layer of apple pie filling is spread over the bottom of a pre-made graham cracker crust. The apple layer is covered by a basic cheesecake recipe made with cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Once the cheesecake is baked, the cheesecake is topped with a mixture of apple pie filling and caramel topping. For a little crunch, add a few chopped pecans on the top and serve with a bit of whipped cream.
Ingredients in Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Apple pie filling – You will need a 21 ounce can of apple pie filling for the recipe. Most of it is spread right on top of the crust, but make sure to reserve 3/4 cup to put on the top of the cheesecake.
Graham cracker crust – Use a pre-made 9″ graham cracker crust for the cheesecake. It’s also really easy to make your own (directions below).
Cream cheese – You will need 16 ounces (2 blocks) of cream cheese. Make sure they are softened to room temperature before mixing up the cheesecake filling.
Sugar – A little bit of sugar sweetens up the filling, so don’t leave it out!
Vanilla extract – You only need 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract to add a little extra flavor to the filling.
Eggs – You need 3 eggs to bind everything together and create the perfect cheesecake consistency.
Caramel topping – You need some caramel topping to mix with the reserved apple pie filling to spread over the top of the cheesecake.
Pecans – Nuts are totally optional, but some chopped pecans add a little flavor and a lot of crunch.
How to make Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Preheat oven to 350°.
Reserve 3/4 cup of the apple filling and set aside. Spoon remaining filling into the crust and spread evenly.
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add the eggs and beat for another 1-2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the apple pie filling in the crust.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake is completely set. Set the cheesecake on a wire rack and cool to room temperature.
I like to chop up the reserved apple pie filling for the topping, but you can leave the apple slices intact if you prefer. In a small saucepan, mix the reserved pie filling and caramel topping together and heat for about a minute over medium heat. Let the mixture cool for 2-3 minutes and then spread on top of the cheesecake.
If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans on the top. My kids don’t like nuts, so we usually leave them off. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice and serve and top each slice with whipped cream.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 21 oz can apple pie filling, divided
- 1 9 inch graham cracker crust
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup caramel topping
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Reserve 3/4 cup of the apple filling and set aside. Spoon remaining filling into the crust and spread evenly.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add the eggs and beat for another 1-2 minutes. Pour the mixture over the apple pie filling in the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake is completely set. Set the cheesecake on a wire rack and cool to room temperature.
- I like to chop up the reserved apple pie filling for the topping, but you can leave the apple slices intact if you prefer. In a small saucepan, mix the reserved pie filling and caramel topping together and heat for about a minute over medium heat. Let the mixture cool for 2-3 minutes and then spread on top of the cheesecake.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans on the top. My kids don’t like nuts, so we usually leave them off. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice and serve and top each slice with whipped cream.
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HOW TO MAKE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
I usually use a pre-made graham cracker crust in this recipe, but you can definitely make your own too! Graham Cracker Crusts are so easy to make. I like to use my food processor to crush up 12 graham crackers and then add in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of melted butter and pulse until it is like sand. If you don’t have a food processor, this graham cracker crust can be done with zip top bags or just in a mixing bowl.
To make a graham cracker crust in a plastic zip top bag, first put in the graham crackers and crush by using your hands or rolling over the crackers with a rolling pin. Add in the brown sugar and melted butter and mix by rolling the bag between your hands until sand like mixture is formed.
To make graham cracker crust in a mixing bowl. Crush the graham crackers with your hand or the backside of a wooden spoon. Add in brown sugar and melted butter and mix until like sand.
Press the graham cracker crust into the bottom of an 9 inch pie pan, bake in a 375ºF oven for 8 minutes, until golden brown. Let the crust cool before adding the filling.
WHAT KIND OF CREAM CHEESE TO USE IN CHEESECAKE?
I usually use regular cream cheese in cheesecake, but you can also use a low-fat or non-fat variety if you prefer. Just make sure it is softened to room temperature before adding to the recipe.
HOW TO SOFTEN CREAM CHEESE
Cream cheese is easy to soften – you can set it out at room temperature or soften it more quickly in the microwave.
-To soften at room temperature more quickly, just set the cream cheese on a plate and cut into smaller pieces. The cream cheese should reach room temperature in about 15-20 minutes with this method.
-To soften the cream cheese in the microwave, remove the foil packaging and set the cream cheese in a small bowl or on a plate. Microwave for about 10-15 seconds. If the cream cheese is still cold and hard, continue to microwave for about 5 seconds at a time until the cream cheese is soft throughout. Just make sure not to microwave it too long or it will start to melt!
HOW LONG WILL CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE LAST?
This wonderful cheesecake dessert should last 3-4 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. The crust may start to get a little bit soggy by the end of that time due to the apple pie filling, but the flavors will still be delicious.
DO I NEED TO REFRIGERATE CHEESECAKE?
YES, absolutely. After baking, this cheesecake needs to be kept chilled to keep the consistency and texture. If stored properly and kept cool this delicious dessert will last 3-4 days. If you are serving for an event or party, this cheesecake will be ok for about 1-2 hours at room temperature.
CAN I FREEZE LEFTOVER CHEESECAKE?
You sure can! The best way to freeze cheesecake is to place it on a hard surface, a piece of cardboard or in a plastic or glass container. Then wrap it well in plastic wrap, then a layer of foil too. Freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, set in the refrigerator for several hours or at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake made with apple pie filling, a graham cracker crust and caramel topping. Simple cheesecake recipe that is perfect for fall!
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