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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Salad Recipe

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This caramel apple cheesecake salad is a luscious and creamy dessert salad featuring softened cream cheese blended with caramel sauce, vanilla, and cinnamon, combined with fluffy whipped cream, fresh crisp honeycrisp apples, and crunchy graham cracker pie crust pieces. It’s chilled to perfection for a refreshing and indulgent treat that combines the best flavors of fall in every bite.

  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cheesecake Mixture

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup caramel sauce, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Mix-ins

  • 8 honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust, broken into pieces

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Prepare all the ingredients by ensuring the cream cheese is softened and apples are cored and chopped into small 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. Make Cheesecake Base: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, caramel sauce, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon together using an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
  3. Whip Heavy Cream: Gradually add the heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture and beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes or until the mixture becomes thickened and fluffy, resembling whipped cream in texture.
  4. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped honeycrisp apples into the creamy mixture to evenly distribute without breaking down the apple pieces.
  5. Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the salad to thicken and flavors to meld.
  6. Add Graham Cracker Crust: Just before serving, gently fold in the broken graham cracker pie crust pieces to add a crunchy texture.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top if desired and serve chilled for a refreshing, sweet, and creamy dessert salad.

Notes

  • For best results, use honeycrisp apples for their sweetness and crisp texture; Granny Smith apples can be used for a tarter flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure a smooth mixture without lumps.
  • Graham cracker crust pieces are added last to maintain their crunch; adding them too early will cause sogginess.
  • This salad can be prepared a day ahead and kept chilled for convenience.
  • Adjust the amount of caramel sauce to your preferred sweetness level.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/caramel-apple-cheesecake-salad-recipe/