Caramel Apple Cheesecake

What a way to mix apple pie, cheesecake and streusel topping all together.  You get Crunch, Tartness, Sweetness and Creaminess!  This is such a great and easy dessert perfect for all year round, especially in the Fall and Winter. The moist apples and creamy cheesecake topped with a sugar crunch topping is so good and it's a feel good dessert.  This is a perfect get together dessert with most items you may find already on hand.  It's impressive and makes a great addition to your Thanksgiving Dessert List!  What a great dish to bring to a party for the hostess to serve!  The hint to this recipe that I want you to keep in mind is that it's best and really brings out the apple pie part in this to finely chop the apples.  If you don't the apples will not thoroughly cook. Enjoy this great dessert and wishing you sweet dreams!  PS:  Don't forget the Caramel Topping!  Ooey Gooey!  =)

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe:

CRUST
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 stick butter cut into square pats

CHEESECAKE LAYER
2 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

APPLE LAYER
4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 Tablespoon sugar

STREUSEL TOPPING
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 stick butter, softened

TOP WITH CARAMEL SAUCE (OPTIONAL)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.

In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture.

Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping. Bake 30-45 minutes, or until filling is set.

When cooled cut into bars and drizzle with caramel topping.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

Press evenly into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.

In a bowl, stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture.

Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping. Bake 30-45 minutes, or until filling is set.

When cooled cut into bars and serve with Caramel topping.

Enjoy!

Sweet Dreams,
Annamaria