Mix butter, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Carefully loosen the outer ring on the springform pan and remove it. For the topping I used Michigan apples and only 1 tablespoon of cinnamon (I love cinnamon just misread the recipe). I used 3 large Cameo Apples which are crisp and firm. Let’s play a game. Try this, read the whole recipe first then get baking. When ready to serve, top with a dollop of Salt: A little is needed for flavor. I’m Tiffany - cook, photographer, mother, and semiprofessional taco eater. I didn't peel the apples but I partially wish I did for aesthetic purposes/I'm not a fan of the skin. This delicious cake is made moist by adding cream cheese to the batter. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides of the pan. I also added 1 1/2 cups of Carmel Bits to the cake batter. I made this recipe with gluten free flour and substituted the sugar for honey and it turned out great. 4. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-apple-cheesecake NICE Krissy!! Yummy! Since the temps are going colder now here in Massachusetts, my baking and cooking comes inside. Cool. Meanwhile, make the topping. Very easy. I’ve gotten myself into a situation where if I don’t have a cake baked after school they are pretty disappointed! Refrigerate remaining apples until ready to use. great to eat on its own but I think it would be lovely as a pudding with cream or custard. It was even better cold!!!!! You saved Apple Cheesecake Pie to your. I also hope that you will make them and share. Glad I got the deep dish! Congrats! Bake for 10 minutes. And the fact that these babies are extremely easy just makes them that more amazing. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-cream-cheese-tart Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended. I didn’t realize I only had one teaspoon of cinnamon left in the cupboard but it was still delicious. They kind of bring the whole cheesecake thing together and you will not regret sprinkling some of that crumbly goodness right on top. The stuff in the tub will not work. If you want to make some homemade caramel sauce, feel free, but if you’re just not in the mood for it (I don’t blame ya, I have those days) opt for caramel ice cream topping, it works perfectly. I had to make another one the next day, I didn’t have any apples left so I used a large can of well drained pineapple. Heat oven to 325°F. I tossed the apples in lemon juice after I chopped them for two reasons. The crumble topping is the clincher on this dreamy dessert hybrid. I hate when my husband is out of town because a) I miss him, obviously, b) I am left to squish all of my own spiders and I don’t do clean up duty which means there are a lot of shoes in random places around the house, and c) I am stuck in an empty house with no one to keep me company besides all of this dang food I’m cooking up! I baked them for another 10 minutes, and my apples sPlit on the sides, and the inside is still extremely gooey. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Set the cold ingredients out about 1 hour before you plan to make the cheesecake. My brother asked for the recipe since he ate 4 slices for my bday. I took this cheesecake to my job and it was devoured in short order. I made it with 16 oz of cream cheese and a store bought deep dish pie crust. I made this last night and it was so good. Granny Smith and/or Pink Lady are my go-to choices. It came out perfect!! Wrap the outer bottom of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil (see note 2). This cake is beyond delicious. After chopping the apples and putting the lemon juice on them I also added 1 tablespoon of Apple Pit Spice to the apples and tossed until they were well coated. of the remaining sugar; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Fill each of the apples 2/3 full with the cheesecake mixture. I always use Philadelphia and it works great. Mix butter, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until apples are tender and the sauce has thickened. You can learn more about me here, or check out my recipe archives here.