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No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake

No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake

This easy no-bake dessert combines creamy cheesecake with caramel apples and graham crust for the perfect fall treat - YUM!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup confectioners sugar
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Apple Topping:

  • 4 medium apples peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup caramel sauce

Instructions
 

Make the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • Use a food processor to crush graham crackers into fine crumbs; mix with melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt until moistened.
  • Press mixture firmly into springform pan bottom using measuring cup; freeze for 2 hours until completely set and ready.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

  • Beat heavy cream with a hand mixer for 4-5 minutes until stiff peaks form; set aside in refrigerator until needed.
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar with a mixer until smooth; add sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined perfectly.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into cheese mixture using a rubber spatula; pour over crust, smooth top, and chill at least 4 hours.

Make the Caramel Apple Topping:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add sliced apples and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring until tender throughout.
  • Add brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and vanilla to apples; stir until thickene,d then remove from heat completely.
  • Stir in caramel sauce, transfer to bowl, and let cool completely before topping cheesecake - ENJOY!!!

Notes

  • Chilling Matters: Wait full 12-24 hours for proper setting, or you'll have runny, messy results.
  • Room Temperature: Make sure the cream cheese is soft for smooth mixing without any lumps.
  • Apple Choice: Pick firm apples like Honeycrisp that keep their shape during cooking.
  • Storage Tips: Cover and keep in fridge 5 days; add apples just before serving.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare cheesecake base 3 days early; apple topping 1 day ahead.