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Healthier Caramel Apple Fall Cheesecake

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A lighter twist on a classic cheesecake, this dessert combines a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy Greek yogurt filling, and warm cinnamon apples topped with caramel and almonds for a cozy fall treat.

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

3 tablespoons butter, melted

2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, at room temperature

1 cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature

½ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 large eggs

1 ½ tablespoons butter

2 small apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

Pinch of cinnamon

Caramel sauce, for serving

Sliced almonds, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease or line a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan. Bake 8–10 minutes, then cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, sugar, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Pour filling over crust and smooth top. Bake 45–55 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
  6. Turn off oven, crack door, and let rest 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. In a skillet, melt butter, add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
  8. Before serving, top cheesecake with sautéed apples, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle almonds.

Notes

Swap almonds with pecans or walnuts.

Use gingersnap cookies for a spiced crust.

Replace caramel with maple syrup for a seasonal twist.

Add caramel swirls into batter before baking for extra richness.

Make it crustless for a lighter version.

Nutrition

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