Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this decadent Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake. A luscious combination of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, spiced apples, and a chewy blondie base.
Ingredients
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For the blondie base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the apple layer:
- 2 medium apples (peeled, diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- whipped cream (optional)
- chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Make the blondie base: Whisk together melted butter and brown sugar, then add egg, vanilla, flour, and salt. Spread in the pan.
- Create the apple layer: Cook apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until soft. Spread over the blondie.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Pour over apples.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Finish: Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving. Top with whipped cream and pecans if desired.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance.
- The cheesecake slices best when fully chilled.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
