Caramel-Apple Butter Cheesecake

Health score
1%
Caramel-Apple Butter Cheesecake
505 min.
16
402kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Caramel-Apple Butter Cheesecake, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This luscious cheesecake combines the rich, creamy texture of traditional cheesecake with the warm, comforting essence of apple butter and the irresistible sweetness of caramel. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will transport you to a cozy autumn day, no matter the season.

With a gingersnap cookie crust that adds a delightful crunch, this cheesecake is not only visually stunning but also a treat for the taste buds. The marbled design created by swirling the caramel mixture into the creamy batter adds an artistic touch, making it a perfect centerpiece for your dessert table. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends.

What’s more, the preparation is straightforward, allowing you to enjoy the process as much as the end result. With a total time of just over eight hours, including chilling, this dessert is well worth the wait. Serve it warm or cool, drizzled with a luscious caramel sauce, and watch as it disappears in no time. Get ready to savor the sweet, creamy goodness of this Caramel-Apple Butter Cheesecake—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup spiced apple butter 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 20  individually wrapped caramels 
  • 30  individually wrapped caramels 
  • 1.5 cups cookie crumbs 
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup half and half 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • spatula
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 300F. Wrap outside of 9- or 10-inch springform pan in heavy-duty foil. In small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. Press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of ungreased pan.
  2. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave 20 caramels and 1/2 cup of the apple butter uncovered on High 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup apple butter; set aside to cool.
  3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and flour with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth and creamy. On low speed, beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Reserve 1/2 cup batter. Fold caramel mixture into remaining batter without mixing it in completely, leaving a few streaks.
  4. Pour over crust. Drop spoonfuls of reserved batter over the top.
  5. Cut through batter several times with knife for marbled design.
  6. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes or until center looks almost set when pan is jiggled. Without releasing side of pan, run metal spatula carefully around cheesecake to loosen. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes, then remove from oven; cool completely at room temperature, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Run metal spatula around cheesecake to loosen again.
  7. Remove side of pan; leave cheesecake on bottom of pan to serve.
  8. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 30 caramels and the half-and-half over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are completely melted.
  9. Serve warm or cool over slices of cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories402kcal
Protein5.86%
Fat52.99%
Carbs41.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.88
Glycemic Load
22.72
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.4726086945637%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:401.92kcal
20.1%
Fat:24.18g
37.21%
Saturated Fat:11.51g
71.97%
Carbohydrates:42.25g
14.08%
Net Carbohydrates:41.91g
15.24%
Sugar:32.22g
35.8%
Cholesterol:78.47mg
26.16%
Sodium:294.99mg
12.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.01g
12.03%
Vitamin A:793.39IU
15.87%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.8%
Selenium:7.97µg
11.38%
Phosphorus:113.72mg
11.37%
Calcium:101.39mg
10.14%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.41%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.26%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.97%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.94%
Potassium:167.21mg
4.78%
Folate:18.66µg
4.66%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.64%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.65%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.57%
Iron:0.6mg
3.36%
Magnesium:13.04mg
3.26%
Vitamin K:2.73µg
2.6%
Vitamin B3:0.47mg
2.37%
Copper:0.04mg
2.02%
Fiber:0.35g
1.38%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.1%