Caramel apple cheesecake is the perfect dessert for anyone with a sweet tooth.
If you havea sweet tooth.you’re going to love the taste of caramel apple cheesecake.
Although it takes a few hours to prep and cook this dessert, it is surprisingly easy to make.
Credit: Dera Burreson
Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Place pan on a double layer of 18x12-inch heavy-duty foil.
Bring edges of foil up and mold around outside of pan to form a watertight seal.
For crust, combine crumbs and 2 Tbsp.
Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter; toss gently.
Press onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of prepared pan.
Bake about 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
Cool slightly on a wire rack.
Cook Apples
Peel and core apples.
Cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges.
Toss together apples and 1/3 cup brown sugar.
In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp.
Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
Beat in applesauce and lemon juice.
Beat in eggs until combined.
Bake Cheesecake
Pour filling into crust in pan.
Arrange apples over filling.
Place springform pan in a roasting pan.
Add boiling water to pan to reach halfway up sides of springform pan.
Remove cheesecake from water bath, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 2 hours.
Chill at least 4 or up to 24 hours.
Reduce heat; cook about 5 minutes more or until sugar is melted and golden.
Stir as necessary after sugar begins to melt (only when mixture bubbles).
Carefully pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream.
Add the 1 Tbsp.
The sugar may form lumps.
Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more or until melted again and smooth.
Stir in 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans.
Cover and chill up to 24 hours.
To serve, cut cheesecake into wedges; top with sauce.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
