Description
No bake caramel apple cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert layered with spiced caramelized apples, a tangy cheesecake filling, and a buttery graham cracker crust—perfect for fall or any time you want a no-fuss, decadent treat.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 2 cups whipped topping)
- For the caramel apple topping:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Make the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the cheesecake layer: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture (or fold in whipped topping). Spread evenly over the chilled crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Make the caramel apple topping: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 8–10 minutes until apples are tender and caramelized. Let cool completely.
- Spoon apple mixture over the set cheesecake and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Chill until ready to serve. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the apple topping cool completely before adding to avoid softening the cheesecake layer.
- Use a gingersnap or pecan crust for variation.
- Cheesecake can be made 1–2 days in advance for best texture and flavor.
- To make individual servings, layer in jars or ramekins instead of a full-sized pan.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
