This Caramel Apple Cheesecake recipe is a delightful twist on the classic cheesecake, featuring a rich caramel sauce that complements the sweet, spiced apple filling. With this dessert, you'll have the perfect end to any meal!
Ingredients
1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
¼ cup caramel sauce
12 pecan halves
⅔ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Reserve 3/4 cup of apple pie filling and set aside. Spoon the remaining pie filling into crust.
Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat until smooth. Add eggs and mix well; pour over apple filling in crust.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are puffed and surface of cheesecake is firm except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when the pan is gently shaken, about 35 minutes. Remove cheesecake from oven and let it cool to room temperature.
To make the caramel apple topping: Mix reserved apple filling and caramel sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 1 minute.
Arrange apple slices around outside edge of cooled cheesecake. Spread caramel sauce evenly on top; decorate with pecan halves around edge. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill until ready to serve.
