Caramel Apple Cheesecake
How to Make Apple Caramel Cheesecake | Crumb Topping & Caramel Drizzle
Creamy apple caramel cheesecake with a crumb base, diced apple filling, and a generous crumb topping, finished with powdered sugar and a caramel drizzle.
🍎 A Sweet Favorite: Learn how to assemble Uncle Giuseppe’s apple caramel cheesecake with layers of creamy cheesecake filling, diced apples, and crumb topping. A dusting of powdered sugar and caramel drizzle finish this dessert for family dinners and holiday gatherings.
Quick Answer: Apple caramel cheesecake is assembled in a sprayed 7-inch pan with 2 oz of bottom crumb, 20 oz of prepared cheesecake filling, 8 oz of diced apple filling, and 6 oz of top crumb. Bake in a water bath at 300°F for approximately 40 minutes, then cool, chill, unmold, and finish with powdered sugar and a 2 oz caramel drizzle.
APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE INGREDIENTS
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
2⅓ cups Cream cheese
¾ cup + 1 tablespoon Sugar
¾ cup + 1 tablespoon Sour cream
½ cup + 1 tablespoon Liquid whole eggs
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
Assembly — Per 7-Inch Cheesecake
As needed Pan spray
2 oz Prepared bottom crumb
20 oz Prepared American cheesecake filling
8 oz Prepared diced apple filling
6 oz Prepared top crumb
As needed Powdered sugar
2 oz Caramel for drizzling
🛒 Shop available ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace.
Pro Tip: Measure the assembly ingredients by weight for each 7-inch pan. Swirl the apple filling gently so it stays distributed through the cheesecake, then spread the top crumb evenly.
APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the Pans
Step 1: Spray each 7-inch pan with pan spray.
Add the Bottom Crumb
Step 2: Weigh 2 oz of prepared bottom crumb into each pan and spread evenly over the bottom.
Fill with Cheesecake
Step 3: Add 20 oz of prepared American cheesecake filling into each pan.
Add the Apple Filling
Step 4: Weigh 8 oz of prepared diced apple filling into each pan and distribute evenly.
Swirl the Apple Filling
Step 5: Gently swirl the apple filling into the cheesecake.
Top with Crumb
Step 6: Weigh 6 oz of prepared top crumb over each cheesecake and spread evenly.
Bake in a Water Bath
Step 7: Bake in a water bath at 300°F for approximately 40 minutes. Baking time may vary by oven; the edges should be set and the center should have a slight wobble.
Cool, Unmold, and Finish
Step 8: Remove the cheesecakes from the oven. Allow them to cool and chill until firm before carefully turning them out of the pans. Finish each cheesecake with powdered sugar and a 2 oz caramel drizzle.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Caramel Cheesecake
Uncle G’s Tips for Apple Caramel Cheesecake
Make-Ahead and Serving Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
What is apple caramel cheesecake?
It is a baked cheesecake with a crumb base, diced apple filling swirled through the cheesecake, and a crumb topping. Powdered sugar and caramel are added to finish.
What size pans does this recipe use?
Use 7-inch pans. The assembly quantities listed are for each individual cheesecake.
How much filling goes into each pan?
Each pan receives 20 oz of prepared American cheesecake filling and 8 oz of prepared diced apple filling.
What temperature and baking time should I use?
Bake in a water bath at 300°F for approximately 40 minutes. Oven performance can vary, so check that the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
How much crumb goes into each cheesecake?
Use 2 oz of prepared bottom crumb for the base and 6 oz of prepared top crumb over the filling.
When should I remove the cheesecake from the pan?
Allow the cheesecake to cool and chill until firm before carefully turning it out of the pan.
How do I finish the cheesecake?
Finish each cheesecake with powdered sugar and a 2 oz caramel drizzle.
Where can I shop for ingredients?
Shop available ingredients online at uncleg.com/shop . Find your nearest Uncle Giuseppe’s location at uncleg.com/find-your-uncle-gs .
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