Caramel Apple CHEESECAKE (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade caramel

💰Cheaper: store-bought caramel

Homemade caramel can be made with fewer ingredients and is often cheaper.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cream cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture while saving costs.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Prepare a springform pan by greasing it lightly.

Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and salt until combined.

Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form the crust.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.

Peel and slice apples, then toss with cinnamon and nutmeg in a separate bowl.

Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust, then layer half of the spiced apples on top.

Add the remaining cheesecake batter, followed by the rest of the apples on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.

Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.

Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce over the top.

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