Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake. Layers of rich blondie crust, tender cinnamon apples, creamy cheesecake, and luscious caramel topping come together to create a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the blondie crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the apple layer:
- 2 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the cheesecake layer:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the blondie crust: Mix together butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add flour, cinnamon, and salt, then press into pan and bake.
- Prepare the apple layer: Cook apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until tender.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Fold in cooled apples and pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake until set, then cool and refrigerate.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with caramel, sprinkle with pecans, and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- You can make the blondie crust and apple filling a day ahead.
- Store leftover cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
