This Caramel Pecan Apple Pie Cheesecake recipe incorporates the best of an apple pie and cheesecake all rolled into one delicious treat! This dessert is an explosion of flavors in every bite and will be a huge favorite wherever you serve it.
Caramel Pecan Apple Pie Cheesecake recipe
This Caramel Pecan Apple Pie Cheesecake recipe is truly one of my favorite desserts ever made. It has so many various layers of deliciousness that will blow your taste buds away. It is actually a pretty easy dessert to make but may take a bit of time to put together because of the various layers and refrigeration.
That being said you will be so blown away by the shear deliciousness of this dessert. I promise that you will be blow away by each and every bite.
The bottom layer is a crunchy caramel pecan graham cracker followed by an apple pie layer. Finalized by a creamy cheesecake
This dessert is as heavenly as it sounds. It’s very rich and even for those with a sweet tooth. One piece is more than enough.
However,when you do eat it you will be in bliss.This dessert has always been my go to for special occasions. I’ve made it during holidays, special dinners, even when we’ve had the priests over for dinner, this is the dessert I go to.
I know that this dessert will be a hit.
How to make the Caramel Pecan Apple Pie Cheesecake
First you’ll start off with the Caramel Layer.
8tbs of Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
1 cup packed light brown sugar
You can use store bought but this deliciousness is one of a kind and I highly recommend taking the homemade route.
To make the caramel sauce, combine the butter, heavy cream and brown sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it reaches a boil, lower the heat to medium and continue to boil until the mixture is thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Now for the Crust Layer
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon
5 1/3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
½-¾ cup caramel* (recipe below)
1 cup chopped pecans
Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch round springform pan with parchment paper. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter.
Toss with a fork until all the crumbs are moistened and the ingredients are evenly mixed. Transfer the mixture to the prepared springform pan and press the crumbs in an even layer over the pan bottom and about half to two-thirds of the way up the sides of the pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes, until golden in color. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
Pour a layer of caramel into the bottom of the crust and sprinkle evenly with the chopped pecans. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.
How to make the Apple pie filling
For the apple filling:
5 tbsp. unsalted butter
½ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced ( I have a heavy hand so mine come out thicker than they should.lol)
Begin by melting the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, salt and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute, until bubbling. Mix in the apple slices and toss well to coat. Cook over medium to medium-high heat until tender and most of the liquid has been reduced, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes and pour into the prepared pie shell. Set aside.
Reduce the heat of the oven to 350° F.
How to make the Cheesecake Layer
8 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Begin by combining the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Mix in the vanilla, egg and lemon juice until fully incorporated and smooth, 1-2 minutes. Spread the cheesecake filling into an even layer over the top of the cooked apples in the crust. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Finally the topping
For the topping:
¾ cup heavy cream
3-4 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
¼-½ cup caramel (you will probably have some left over from the first part)
Chopped pecans (or walnuts)
Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. For the Topping, beat the heavy cream and confectioners’ sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread gently over the top of the chilled cheesecake layer.
Top with caramel sauce . Sprinkle with a handful of chopped nuts, if desired.
I’m telling you this Caramel apple pecan cheesecake is the master of all cheesecakes and will be a glorious addition to any meal.
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Looking for another caramel inspired dessert? Check out these Caramel apple pie bombs that are easy to make and full of a caramel deliciousness in every bite.
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May 8, 2020 at 8:22 amI’m a sucker for a cheesecake and this looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing.
December 4, 2019 at 8:25 pmPinning it!!
This looks and sounds delicious!
November 22, 2019 at 11:29 pmThis looks so yummy! I can’t wait to make it.
December 31, 2016 at 5:42 pmLooks and sounds scrumptious , thanks for sharing , a must try 🙂
December 13, 2016 at 7:36 amThis sounds beyond amazing! I would need to bring this to a party or something because I would end up eating the whole thing myself if I didn’t
November 19, 2016 at 3:49 pmI just ate an apple with caramel sauce with lunch today! This looks equally wonderful!
April 2, 2016 at 10:40 pmwow this combines my faves of apple pie and cheesecake! This looks so good I’m thinking everyone will be talking about it all year – I must make at least two – one for me, me, me, and one for sharing!!!
September 29, 2015 at 11:05 amOh my – I just had to pin this!! I am going to make this for Christmas. It has a lot of my favorite ingredients and I love graham cracker crusts! I may just be in a diabetic coma for my wedding anniversary which is the day after Christmas :}
November 2, 2014 at 2:29 amOh my goodness this look so good my mouth is watering. Sucks Im on a water fast for detoxing purposes right now :/ when I get of this is the 1st thing Im going to make
October 22, 2014 at 4:31 pmThis looks insanely good. I love apples and cheesecake!
May 26, 2014 at 10:15 amOh my! This looks so yummy!!! I am going to have to try this!!!!
February 26, 2014 at 9:33 amoh my goodness gracious this looks simply amazing! i will HAVE to try this! thanks!!!
February 5, 2014 at 3:25 pmThis looks fantastic, I will have to make this soon. Caramel and apple is probably my favorite combination out there. YUM!
February 5, 2014 at 12:34 pmOMG.. this looks amazing! The hubby would love this…pinning, so I can make it later! Thanks!
February 5, 2014 at 7:32 amI will make this for my dad and he will blow his cholesterol check I’m fairly certain.
February 4, 2014 at 10:26 pmthis definitely looks delicious, love all the ingredients you added , i’m sure it must taste yummy as it lookes 😉 hehe thanks for share
February 4, 2014 at 3:24 pmOh my goodness this looks so decadent! I’m going to try it for one of my lunches with my girlfriends
February 4, 2014 at 12:49 pmI made this and it was amazing. Thanks!
February 4, 2014 at 12:26 pmOh I love a good cheesecake recipe! Can’t wait to give this one a try!
February 3, 2014 at 12:53 pmOMG yum!!!!!
February 2, 2014 at 3:32 pmThat looks so good, thank you for sharing this with us.
February 2, 2014 at 9:59 amLooks delicious!
February 2, 2014 at 9:10 amLooks like a pretty doable recipe for a decadent dessert. Thanks for the recipe.
February 2, 2014 at 12:53 amThis is one of those recipes that leaves out the calories, isn’t it? I looks so delicious and the ingredients even made my mouth water.
February 1, 2014 at 8:58 pmWOW!!! Looks amazing
February 1, 2014 at 6:15 pmThis sounds heavenly. Thanks for the recipe.
February 1, 2014 at 5:09 pmlooks delish!
February 1, 2014 at 12:15 pmThis looks delicious!!!
February 1, 2014 at 8:56 amHoly moly, this looks so good! I love cheesecake. This will need to be the recipe I try next! Thanks!
February 1, 2014 at 6:08 amSinful delights..always my weakness!
February 1, 2014 at 2:05 amwow this looks incredible!!
January 31, 2014 at 2:18 pmlooks so easy and so tasty! Cant wait to try it!
January 31, 2014 at 10:15 amThis looks so delicious! I have to try it. My husband would love this cheesecake. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
January 30, 2014 at 10:12 pmHoly cow, this look rich + delicious! Gonna have to try this one for sure!
January 30, 2014 at 5:16 pmWhere was this recipe during the holidays?! Lol. It looks amazing!!
January 30, 2014 at 5:06 pmSounds delicious! My husband would absolutely love this; and so would I! TY 🙂
January 30, 2014 at 2:39 pmThis looks absolutely divine! Not sure if the children would like it, but that is okay, more for the hubby and I.
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Have a great day!
January 30, 2014 at 1:34 pmThis sounds so good, I think I might make it before I really buckle down to loose baby weight!
January 30, 2014 at 1:33 pmI will be trying this out!!!!!
January 30, 2014 at 1:22 pmOMG!! My 2 favorites, caramel apple & cheesecake.. I can not wait to make this!! Thank u so much for sharing this!!!
January 30, 2014 at 12:35 pmOh my goodness! This looks incredibly delicious! I wish my husband liked cheesecake! Maybe I could eat one by myself! lol Or I could make a smaller version!
January 30, 2014 at 11:53 am