I first whipped these up on a chilly autumn afternoon for my kids and now they always beg me to make them for family game nights. Nothing beats watching everyone’s faces light up when they see those glossy caramel drizzles.
Ingredients
Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Gala apples: Choose fresh firm ones to keep the apple layer from turning mushy
Unsalted butter: Adds richness and helps caramelize the apples. Use high—quality butter for the best flavor
Brown sugar: Provides warmth and deep sweetness that works so well with apples
Cinnamon: Essential for cozy spiced flavor in the apples. Pick good cinnamon for that strong aroma
Nutmeg: A little goes a long way for extra warmth. Totally optional but highly recommended if you enjoy spice
Lemon juice: Brightens and balances the apple filling with just the right tang. Freshly squeezed is best
Cream cheese: Make sure it’s softened for a smooth creamy texture. Go for full fat for classic flavor
Heavy whipping cream: Whip it cold for the fluffiest result. This lightens the cheesecake layer beautifully
Powdered sugar: Gives gentle sweetness to the creamy layer and keeps it smooth
Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla for a lush aromatic note
Graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits or Biscoff cookies or vanilla wafers: Choose whichever you love the most. They all add a slightly different twist
Melted butter: Binds your crumb base and gives that irresistible buttery crunch
Sugar: Optional for those who like extra sweetness in the base
Caramel sauce: Homemade or store—bought. Both work beautifully
Whipped cream: Optional for garnish. For a light finish on top
Extra crushed cookies or graham crackers: For topping and texture
Small apple slices or caramel candies: For a pretty and playful finish
Instructions
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