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Thanksgiving Cheesecake Recipes For Your Holiday Table Recipe

Thanksgiving Cheesecake Recipes For Your Holiday Table Recipe
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This Thanksgiving Cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust layered with spiced apple filling and a creamy vanilla cheesecake, finished with a luscious caramel sauce. It’s a perfect festive dessert to impress your holiday guests and celebrate the season’s flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar

For the Apple Filling:

  • 3 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the Cheesecake:

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well blended. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  2. Make the Apple Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the thinly sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture becomes fragrant and slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Mix in the vanilla extract until uniformly combined.
  4. Assemble the Cheesecake: Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Pour the cheesecake batter gently over the apples, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
  5. Bake: Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. After baking, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. This gradual cooling helps prevent cracking.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set. Before serving, drizzle generously with caramel sauce for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for the best flavor and texture in the filling.
  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Cooling the cheesecake slowly inside the oven reduces the chance of cracks forming.
  • For a homemade caramel sauce, consider simmering sugar, butter, and cream gently until golden and smooth.
  • This cheesecake can be made a day ahead to enhance flavors and ease holiday stress.

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