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Published: Oct 24, 2016 ยท Modified: Nov 13, 2021 by Trish ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท This blog generates income via ads ยท

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Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
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This Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is a creamy, lightly spiced cheesecake baked in a gingered graham cracker crust, covered in sauteed cinnamon apples, topped with crunchy streusel topping,... and then drizzled with caramel sauce. This is the bomb of calorie bombs!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Servings: 16 servings
Dessert
profile view of caramel apple cheesecake covered in caramel sauce and apple crisp

A lightly spiced apple pie cheesecake topped with sauteed apples, brown sugar streusel topping and caramel sauce. Oh and in a gingerbread crust!

apple cheesecake with caramel

This might be the best cheesecake I have ever made. I think someone said that. I'm proud of this one.

This Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is a creamy, lightly spiced cheesecake baked in a gingered graham cracker crust, covered in sautรฉed cinnamon apples, topped with crunchy streusel topping,... and then drizzled with caramel sauce. This is the bomb of calorie bombs!

top view of apple pie cheesecase

I made this for our Canadian Thanksgiving this year. And for those of you who have not celebrated Thanksgiving yet... my American friends... add this to your menu. And if you have celebrated Thanksgiving already, add this to Sunday's menu. Because it is apple season and if you have apples you will want to make this cake.

For the crust, make sure you press the crumb mixture up the sides of the pan.

gingerbread grahm cracker crust

This is a dense cheesecake and I did go the extra effort and baked the cake in a water bath. Although I didn't really care if the cake cracked -- the top was going to be covered in apples and crispy streusel and caramel, anyways... but still it is a dense one and the water bath seems to help cook the cake more gently. See this post for far better instructions on how to use the water bath method.

Your game plan

Your best game plan for this style of cake is to make the cake and toppings the day before and assemble before serving.

The cake will sit "dressed" for a few hours, so it is a task that can be done before your guests arrive or just before dinner. I suggest you re-warm the apples before piling them on top of the cake just to take the chill out. You do not want cold apples when you serve the cake.

brown sugar streusel topping
brown sugar streusel topping

The streusel topping can be made at any time. I made it after the cake came out of the oven. Watch it carefully, it will burn quickly. I found that it goes from perfect to burnt in less than 2 minutes. It will also crisp up as it cools. So if you think it is a little chewy - but not yet burnt - that is likely the best time to take it out of the oven.

Just look at this gorgeousness....

side view applie pie cheesecake with caramel sauce

How to make Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

This is a labour of love, there are a few steps here

  • Make the crust
  • Make the cheesecake - I use my usual cheesecake method, creaming the cheese and sugar together. Beating the eggs in one at a time.
  • Bake the cake -- I used a water bath for this cake, to make sure it does not crack and bake evenly.
  • Make the streusel topping, oats and brown sugar.
  • Apple topping, sauteed apples in butter and sugar. And caramel sauce. I just used store-bought, it's delicious and saves a few steps.

๐Ÿ“– Recipe

Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
4.75 from 4 votes

Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake

This Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake is a creamy, lightly spiced cheesecake baked in a gingered graham cracker crust, covered in sauteed cinnamon apples, topped with crunchy streusel topping,... and then drizzled with caramel sauce. This is the bomb of calorie bombs!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 400 g graham cracker crumbs 1 box
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • ยฝ cup granulated sugar
  • ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cheesecake:

  • 5 8- ounce packages cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 ยฝ cups sugar
  • 3 vanilla beans scraped
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice approximately juice from half a lemon

Streusel Topping:

  • ยพ cup brown sugar packed
  • ยฝ cup all-purpose flour
  • ยพ cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted

Apple Pie Topping:

  • 3 apples
  • ยฝ stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice approx the juice of ยฝ a lemon
  • ยฝ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup butterscotch or caramel sauce I used Hersey's TopScotch

Instructions

For the Crust:

  • Preheat your oven to 425 F.
  • Mix the crust ingredients* and press into a 9" spring-form pan, going up the sides. Wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil. Set crust aside while you make the filling. (You will want an oven-safe baking dish that will hold the spring-form pan and deep enough to hold about an inch of water).

For the cheesecake:

  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, sugar, ginger, flour and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy. Pausing the mixture and scraping the sides at least once. Then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl. With the mixer still running slowly add the lemon juice and mix until smooth.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared crust and place into a water bath. (Place cake pan (which you already covered with aluminum foil) into the bottom of a deep baking dish. Then pour boiling water into the larger pan so that it reaches about half up the cake pan. Then place the whole thing into the oven).
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 425, then reduce the heat to 350 and bake an additional 50-60 minutes or until the cheesecake is set on top but still jiggles slightly. Don't over bake.
  • Turn off the oven, crack the door open and let the cheesecake sit and come to room temperature for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and the water bath and place cake a wire rack to cool 30. The cake can then be placed in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Make ahead: Leave the cake in its spring form pan until you are ready to serve it. It keeps nicely in the refrigerator for up to two days covered with plastic wrap.

For the Apple Pie Topping.

  • Peal and slice the apples and toss with the sugar, lemon juice, and spices.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the apples. Stir occasionally until apples are tender. Set aside until ready for topping the cheese cake. Make ahead: Allow to cool slightly then place in a microwave safe container with a cover and refrigerator for up to a day ahead.

For the streusel topping:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix all streusel ingredients in a bowl and arrange in a thin layer on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until crunchy, stirring and checking frequently. This stuff goes from ready to burnt in less than a minute. So watch it carefully. Make ahead: Allow to cook completely then place in an air tight container and set aside until ready to serve the cheesecake.

To assemble the cake:

  • Remove spring from around the cake and place cake on a serving platter (leaving bottom of spring form pan under the cake).
  • Warm apple topping a minute or two in the microwave if needed. Just enough so the apples are warm, not cold, and the sauce loosens. Mound the apples in the middle of the cake. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the apples. Drizzle the whole cake with caramel sauce. Sever with whipped cream if desired.
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  1. Carrie says

    October 28, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    Love that - the bomb of calorie bombs! Some things are just totally worth the calories and this look like one of them! May have to try this one, make that definitely trying this one!

    Reply
  2. Christina says

    October 28, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    My husband is a huge cheesecake fan. The apples make it a healthy enough for breakfast too right?

    Reply
    • Trish says

      October 28, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Of course! Apples always have a place in a healthy breakfast ????

  3. Loreto Nardelli says

    October 28, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    This cheese cake looks amazing and sounds just as good. I love the sreusel topping with it crunch and textures. Blend that with some spiced apples and that cream cheese middle and I would take that overy pumpkin pie any day of the week. Great job on this one Trish!
    Have a stupendous weekend!
    Loreto

    Reply
  4. Vicky Chin says

    October 28, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    This looks so amazing! I love the streudel toppings and with the caramel sauce....just heavenly! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Christine Sweers says

    October 29, 2016 at 10:51 am

    ingredients do not mention flour for cheesecake, however, directions say to add flour - how much?

    Reply
    • Trish says

      October 29, 2016 at 11:40 am

      Omg. Thanks ????. 2 tablespoons

  6. Julia says

    October 29, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    I cannot even begin to express how delicious this looks. i LOVE cheesecake, like really love. I don't make it often enough because I am the only person in the house that eats it. This one looks divine!

    Reply
  7. Markus Mueller says

    October 30, 2016 at 7:39 am

    My mother would absolutely love this!she is a big fan of cheese cake and I'm sure this spice apple variation would be no different. It would make the perfect tea time dessert!

    Reply
  8. SaraH says

    December 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    This looks delicious! Wanting to make this for my families Christmas get together. How would it hold up on a 2 to 3 hour car ride?

    Reply
    • Trish says

      December 20, 2021 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      Hi SaraH - it will hold up beautifully. I would assemble the cake at your destination. Keep the cake cold while in transit. I would keep it in the springform pan until you get where you are going. Bake the cake ahead of time, along with the topping and apples. When you plate the cake, warm up the apples, the caramel and sprinkle with the topping. Good luck!

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