Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Name: Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Prep time: 7 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 7 h 45 min
Yield: 12-16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 (14 ounce) package caramels; 5 ounces evaporated milk; 2 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese; 2 large eggs, at room temp; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 8 tablespoons softened butter, at room temp

Submitted by Dish with Tish

"If you are looking for a decadent fall dessert, look no further. This cheesecake has crunch, creaminess, sweet, and sour all in one bite!"

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Ready In:: 7hrs 45mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 12-16

ingredients

For the Crust
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¹⁄₂ cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
¹⁄₄ cup granulated sugar
Apple Filling
3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Caramel Sauce
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
5 ounces evaporated milk
Cheesecake Filling
2 (8 ounce) packages softened cream cheese
2 large eggs, at room temp
¹⁄₂ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar
¹⁄₂ cup rolled oats
8 tablespoons softened butter, at room temp

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar, and 6 tbsp melted butter. Incorporate all ingredients by hand and press down evenly. Bake for 9-10 mins and set aside to cool.
In a small saucepan melt caramels and evaporated milk over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Pour over crust.
In a medium size bowl toss together apples, 2 tbsp sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon mixture over caramel layer.
Using a stand or hand mixer,cream together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Add vanilla and eggs, (1 at a time) scraping bowl after mixing each egg. Mix slowly until smooth and creamy. Pour filling over apples evenly, using a flat spatula.
In a large bowl combine rolled oats, brown sugar, and flour. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Sprinkle over cheesecake filling.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 mins until center is set and top is golden brown. Cool at room temp for 2-4 hrs and then chill in fridge overnight or at least 4 hours Do not cover until chilled or else topping will get soggy. Enjoy!