Maple Caramel Apple Cheesecake

4.73 from 11 votes

Maple Caramel Apple Cheesecake, an easy homemade dessert recipe, a filling made with fresh apples, and a delicious pecan caramel topping.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Chilling Time3

Total Time3 55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 508kcal

3 apples (chopped)
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons butter (103 grams total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount)
⅓ cup brown sugar packed
1½ teaspoons cornstarch

12 ounces cream cheese (whole fat room temperature, remove from fridge 30 minutes before using)
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (63 grams total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount)
¾ teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg (room temperature)

Mix together the crumbs, ground pecans and butter and spread evenly on the bottom of prepared cake pan. Bake for 5 minutes.

In a medium pot add the butter and melt over low heat, add the brown sugar, chopped apples and cinnamon, stir to combine and continue cooking on low medium heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring often, then add the cornstarch, stir to combine and cook for approximately 3 minutes or until the mixture thickens, once it has thickened remove from the heat and let cool. Then pour ¾ of the mixture over the baked crust. (the other ¼ set aside and refrigerate until needed).

In a medium bowl whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy, then add the sugar, vanilla and egg, and beat until smooth. Pour over the apple mixture. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes**. Cool and refrigerate 3 hours before serving or even over night. Top with Maple Caramel Sauce before serving. Enjoy!

In a small pot add the remaining apple filling, the caramel sauce and the maple syrup heat just until warm, stirring to combine. Pour over chilled Apple Cheesecake and sprinkle with broken pecans. Serve.
** When to know when your cheesecake is baked.