Apple Pie Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce Topping

Ingredients:

• Apple Pie Base:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Cream Cheese Filling:
• 2 containers (16 ounces) Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Caramel Sauce Topping:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Press this mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth.
4. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and beat until combined.
5. Pour the cheesecake mixture onto the prepared crust.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling is set. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
7. To make the caramel sauce, heat the sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
8. Add the butter and stir until melted.
9. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. The mixture will bubble vigorously.
10. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool for a few minutes.
11. Serve the cooled cheesecake with the caramel sauce on top.