Description
Creamy no-bake cheesecake layered with spiced caramelized apples and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall gatherings or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until combined. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a skillet, melt butter, then add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until tender and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Remove cheesecake from pan and top with cooled apple mixture before serving. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle caramel sauce or sprinkle toasted pecans over the apple topping. Cheesecake can be made a day ahead; store covered in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for apples)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American