Description
Indulge in the perfect autumn-inspired dessert with this Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake. Featuring a chewy apple spice blondie base, creamy caramel cheesecake filling, tender cinnamon apples, and fluffy cinnamon whipped cream, this dessert is the ideal treat for fall gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Apple Blondie:
1 1/4 cups (163g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (225g) packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped apples (about 1 large apple)
Caramel Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (225g) packed light brown sugar
3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (115g) sour cream, room temperature
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
3 large eggs, room temperature
Cinnamon Apples:
1 1/2 apples, thinly sliced
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
4 tbsp (56g) light brown sugar
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Cinnamon Whipped Cream:
3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream
6 tbsp (43g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Prepare the Apple Blondie Base:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped apples.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
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Prepare the Caramel Cheesecake Filling:
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Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
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Beat the cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add flour, sour cream, caramel sauce, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, mixing well.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition.
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Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled blondie base. Bake in a water bath for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
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Prepare the Cinnamon Apples:
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Cook until apples are tender and caramelized (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and cool.
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Prepare the Cinnamon Whipped Cream:
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In a chilled bowl, beat the whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until stiff peaks form.
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Assemble the Cheesecake:
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Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving platter.
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Top with cinnamon apples, drizzle with caramel sauce, and pipe cinnamon whipped cream around the edges.
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Notes
Storage: Store leftover cheesecake in the fridge, tightly covered with plastic wrap or foil. It will keep for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: Best served cold, but can be microwaved for a few seconds to warm individual slices.
Nuts: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the apple blondie base for extra crunch.
Gluten-Free: Swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-14 slices