Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake. Layers of rich blondie, creamy cheesecake, caramelized apples, and decadent caramel sauce come together in a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for fall.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 40 minutes plus chilling
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the blondie layer:
1/2cup unsalted butter, melted
1cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2cup diced apples, peeled
For the cheesecake layer:
16ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4cup sour cream
For the apple topping:
2cups sliced apples, peeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the caramel sauce:
1/2cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4cup heavy cream
pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven and prepare the blondie layer: Preheat to 325°F. Mix melted butter and brown sugar, add egg and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients, fold in apples, and bake.
Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour over blondie layer and bake.