{"id":26746,"date":"2022-09-24T18:24:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T18:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=26746"},"modified":"2022-09-24T18:24:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T18:24:03","slug":"apple-caramel-cheesecake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=26746","title":{"rendered":"Apple Caramel Cheesecake"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"63d509947b33dea96ed9a09b2482b63d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1554417\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<p>A show-stopping dessert with layers of flavor and texture, from a buttery crumb topping to soft sweet apples.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-30180-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"30180\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the crust:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">graham cracker crumbs<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(225g) about 14 sheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch <\/span>of salt<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter,<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">melted (2 \u00bd ounces)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the crumble topping:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter melted<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(56g or 2oz)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(80g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(100g)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the apple layer:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium apples peeled and diced<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(or 1 \u00bd large apples)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">juice of \u00bd lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cornstarch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the filling:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">32<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream cheese,<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(222g)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs,<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream,<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">room temperature (8oz or 227g)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For serving:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"26\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">caramel sauce,<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">homemade or store-bought (4 oz)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-30180-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30180\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To prepare the crust:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/div>\n<p>Invert the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan so the cheesecake can easily slide off onto a serving platter once chilled. Line with parchment paper if desired.<\/p>\n<p>In a food processor, process the graham crackers to fine, even crumbs, about 30-seconds. Add the sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pulse to combine. Add the warm melted butter in a slow, stead stream while processing. Pulse until the mixture is evenly moistened and resembles wet sand.<\/p>\n<p>Transfer to the prepared 9-inch springform pan. Using the bottom of a dry measuring cup, press the crumb mixture into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the pan. Don\u2019t press too hard; slightly firm is good. Bake until set and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool for about 30-minutes before filling.<\/p>\n<p>Reduce the oven temperature to 325\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<p>Once cooled, wrap the bottom and sides of the pan in a double or triple layer of heavy-duty foil. Set the wrapped pan inside a large roasting pan for the hot water bath.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To prepare the crumble topping:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Melt the butter in a measuring cup. Add the vanilla, sugar, salt, cinnamon and flour. Mix with a fork until combined. Refrigerate until needed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To prepare the apple layer:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place the diced apple in a small bowl and toss with lemon juice. Combine the cinnamon, sugar and cornstarch. Pour over the apples and toss to coat. Set aside.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To prepare the filling:<\/h4>\n<p>In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. In a small bowl combine the sugar and flour. With the mixer running on medium-low, slowly add the sugar mixture. Beat until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.<\/p>\n<p>With the mixer set on medium-low add the eggs one at a time, beating just until the yolk disappears before adding the next. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and blend again. Don\u2019t over-beat.<\/p>\n<p>Add the vanilla and sour cream and beat on low until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula and fold together to ensure the mixture is well blended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To assemble the cheesecake layers:<\/h4>\n<p>Pour the cheesecake filling into the baked, cooled crust. Gently spoon the diced apple mixture over the filling taking care not to mound it all in the middle.<\/p>\n<p>Use a fork to break the crumble topping apart leaving some pieces in large clumps. Sprinkle over the apples taking care not to overload the center of the cheesecake.<\/p>\n<p>Fill the outer roasting pan with enough hot tap water to come halfway up the side of the springform pan. Bake at 325\u00b0F until the center jiggles slightly, the sides are puffed and the topping is golden brown, about 90 to 100 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly using a thin pot holder or wooden spoon handle. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the hot water bath for 1 hour. Transfer the cheesecake to a wire rack and remove the foil wrap. Slide a small thin knife around the inside edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake. Leave the cheesecake in the springform pan and cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Once cooled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To serve:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Remove the sides of the springform pan and carefully slide the cheesecake onto a serving platter. Drizzle with caramel sauce, slice into wedges and serve.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A show-stopping dessert with layers of flavor and texture, from a buttery crumb topping to soft sweet apples. Ingredients For the crust: 2\u00a0cups\u00a0graham cracker crumbs\u00a0(225g) about 14 sheets 3\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0granulated sugar \u00bc\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0ground cinnamon pinch of salt 5\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0unsalted butter,\u00a0melted (2 \u00bd ounces) For the crumble topping: 4\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0unsalted butter melted\u00a0(56g or 2oz) \u00bd\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0vanilla extract \u2153\u00a0cup\u00a0granulated sugar\u00a0(80g) pinch\u00a0of salt &#8230; <a title=\"Apple Caramel Cheesecake\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/?p=26746\" aria-label=\"Read more about Apple Caramel Cheesecake\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":26747,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[129],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26746"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26746\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26748,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26746\/revisions\/26748"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/26747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=26746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mrhealthyalternative.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=26746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}