No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe

This is a must-try cheesecake for the Fall or holiday season because it requires no baking. El Mundo Eats on YouTube shows step-by-step instructions on how to make the base, cheese filling, and apple caramel sauce from scratch. It has a buttery base, creamy filling, with hints of spices and sweetness from the caramel apples. This cheesecake looks beautiful and the presentation from the arrangement of apples makes it look more appetizing. It’s an easy recipe to follow along with and doesn’t use any gelatin or agar-agar.

Ingredients:

The Base:

• 5 oz digestive biscuits
• ¼ cup pecan
• 3 tbsp butter, melted

The Cheese Filling:

• 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup icing sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cookie butter 
• ¼ cup whipping cream, min 35% fat, chilled

The Apple Caramel Sauce:

• 2 gala apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
• ¾ cup sugar 
• 6 tbsp butter, cut into pieces
• ⅓ cup cream 
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp cinnamon powder

Directions:

First, start off with making the base of the cheesecake. Then, make the cheesecake filling, and pour it on top of the biscuit crust in the pan. Spread evenly with an offset spatula and let the cheesecake chill in the fridge for at least 8 hours. Place in the freezer for 1 hour to cold the consistency together while decorating on top. Continue to watch El Mundo Eats tutorial on YouTube for full instructions and details.

Next, make the apple caramel sauce while the cheesecake is in the fridge. Then, remove the cheesecake from the pan and start to assemble by arranging the sliced caramel apples on top. Pour the caramel sauce on top and serve.

This no-bake caramel apple cheesecake recipe is easy and convenient. It’s perfect for the festive season, and to bring to a family gathering or potluck.