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Caramel Apple Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

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 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cool & Chill 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 332 kcal

Equipment

  • springform cheesecake pan

Ingredients
  

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
Keyword caramel apple, caramel apple cheesecake, caramel apple cheesecake with ginger snap crust, cheesecake, fall cheesecake, fall dessert
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