Decadent Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs eggs
• 0.25 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 12 pecan halves
• 0.67 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Set aside 3/4 cup of apple pie filling. Spread the remaining pie filling evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust.
3. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and mix until well combined. Pour the cheesecake batter over the apple filling in the crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the edges are puffed and the cheesecake is mostly firm, with a slight jiggle in the center. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
5. Prepare the caramel apple topping: In a small saucepan, combine the reserved apple pie filling and caramel sauce. Heat over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
6. Arrange fresh apple slices around the outer edge of the cooled cheesecake. Evenly spread the caramel sauce mixture over the top. Decorate the edge with pecan halves and sprinkle the top with chopped pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve for best results.

Nutrition

• Calories: 381 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 16 g
• Sodium Content: 268 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 72 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g