Caramel Apple Cheesecake

The tartness of the apple and the sweetness of the surrounding caramel blend perfectly to form a delicious treat of caramel apples, providing a tasty combination for a larger party.

Ingredients

Crust:

• 2 cups graham crackers, crumbled finely
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups canned apple pie filling;
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs

Topping:

• 1/4 cup caramel topping
• 1/2 cup canned apple pie filling

Recipe Directions (inspired by I Am Baker)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 

Crust:

• Crush graham crackers in a bag and melt butter in a microwave.
• Mix together crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a medium bowl.
• Pour mixture into oiled springform pan and press it down.

Filling:

• Carefully spoon apple pie filling onto (not through) the crust in the springform pan.
• Place room temperature cream cheese in a large bowl, and whip with a stand mixer until fluffy.
• Add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs; beat until smooth (before it becomes a liquid consistency).
• Place pan in oven & bake for 52 minutes, until the cake is set.

Topping:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat for 1 min, add apple pie filling and caramel topping. 
• Spoon the mixture over the top of the cheesecake and spread evenly.
• Wait for half an hour and then refrigerate until ready to eat.