Carmel Apple Cheesecake

In a food processor, crush the Oreos until they become a fine crumb. You don't want any large chunks. Then pour in the melted butter.

Make the Crust

Mix a few more times, you want a wet sand texture. Press the crust into the bottom and slightly up the sides of prepared pan.

Bake the Crust

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat cream cheese for 3 minutes on low to medium speed.

Beat the Cream Cheese

Add granulated sugar and beat for another minute or two, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Add Sugar

Step 4

Next add the sour cream, salted caramel, and vanilla bean paste mixing until just combined, scraping the sides to make sure fully incorporated.

Add more ingredients

Step 5

Add in eggs one at a time. You should have a creamy batter with no lumps.

Add the eggs 

Step 6

In a large bowl add chopped apples and toss in the flour.

Prepare the Apples

Step 7

Gently place the apples in an even layer on top of the crust. Pour the cheesecake filling on top of the apples.

Bake

Step 8

Place fresh whipped cream on the cheesecake with sugared cranberries.

Decorate

Step 9

In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat add the apples and butter.

Saute the Apples

Step 9

Once the apples are softened pour the apples and caramel into a bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before topping on the chilled cheesecake.

Decorate the Cheesecake

Step 9

Enjoy