Caramel Apple Cheesecake with Ginger Snap Crust

This caramel apple cheesecake is a showstopping fall dessert with all the flavors of a caramel apple in every creamy bite. A rich, dense cheesecake filling is flavored with apple and warm cinnamon, then swirled with ribbons of buttery caramel. It all sits on a crisp gingersnap crust that adds a spicy, crunchy contrast. Served chilled, it’s a perfect make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or any cozy autumn celebration.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1 10

Cool & Chill 6

Total Time 7 35

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

springform cheesecake pan

Ingredients

2 cups ginger snap crumbs
⅓ cup melted butter
24 oz cream cheese, softened
⅔ cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
½ teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
3 small apples, peeled & chopped (Granny Smith recommended)
½ tablespoon cinnamon
caramel ice cream topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the gingersnap crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Prepare the filling while it bakes.
Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until well blended.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each and scraping the bowl as needed.
Blend in the vanilla and yogurt or sour cream.
Fold in the apples and cinnamon.
Pour over the crust and spread evenly. Drizzle with about 1/4–1/3 cup caramel topping, as suggested in the source, and swirl with a knife.
Set the springform on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour 10 minutes.
Cool completely and chill for several hours before serving. Garnish with more caramel, apples, or nuts if desired.

Notes

Substitution: Graham crackers or crisp oatmeal cookies can replace gingersnaps.

Garnish: Additional caramel, apples, and nuts are optional garnishes. For cooked apple garnish, heat slices with a spoonful of sugar, stirring often until softened and caramelized.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 681mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 297mgIron: 2mg

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake with Ginger Snap Crust