Description
This No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake is a creamy, indulgent dessert layered with caramelized apples and a graham cracker crust. It’s a simple, oven-free treat that’s easier to eat than a caramel apple and perfect for fall!
Ingredients
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- Crust:
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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- Cheesecake Filling:
- 1/4 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Caramel Apples:
- 1/2 cup chopped, peeled baking apples (such as Gala, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Cook the Apples: In a saucepan, combine chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes until apples soften. Remove from heat and stir in caramel sauce. Cool to room temperature.
- Make the Crust: In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Divide evenly and press into the bottom of two small glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat cold heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form (2–3 minutes). Transfer to another bowl and refrigerate.
- Make the Cheesecake Base: In the same bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy (2–3 minutes).
- Combine: Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined with no white streaks.
- Assemble: Spoon some cheesecake filling over each crust, add a layer of cooked apples, then repeat with another layer of cheesecake and apples.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Keep cold until ready to serve.
Notes
- Do not substitute fat-free cream cheese—use full-fat for proper texture and flavor.
- Make sure your cream is very cold to whip properly.
- Use tart apples like Gala or Golden Delicious for the best caramel apple flavor balance.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 627
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
