Passionately Apple Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups apple pie crust crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup passion fruit puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a bowl, mix the apple pie crust crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened.
3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Mix in the sour cream, passion fruit puree, vanilla extract, and salt.
8. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
9. Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
10. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen the cheesecake.
12. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Caramel Sauce Topping:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture turns into a deep amber color (about 8-10 minutes).
3. Remove the pan from heat and carefully add the heavy cream, stirring vigorously until smooth.
4. Add the butter and salt and stir until melted and combined.
5. Pour the caramel sauce over the chilled cheesecake.
6. Let the cheesecake sit for a few minutes to set the sauce.