Apple Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Apple pecan cheesecake is a favorite of both our family and our readers. It's a beautiful crowd-pleaser that you'll get asked to make year after year. It has all the flavor of caramel apples and is perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas

What is Apple Cheesecake with Pecans?

Apple Cheesecake with Pecans is a show-stopping dessert that will impress everyone. It's rich and full of flavors that are perfect for those fall and winter meals when you need something special.

Made from pure and simple ingredients this cheesecake sits on a crust made unique with finely chopped pecans and a touch of cinnamon.

A basic creamy cheesecake filling tops that and then comes the crowning glory: Fresh apples which have been tossed with cinnamon sugar can be arranged on top any way you like. Add a final sprinkle of pecans and into the oven it goes.

If you love apple recipes, check out our Fried Apples, Chicken Salad with Apples and Pecans, Grilled Apples, and Apple Cider Coffee Cake!

Why you'll love this apple cheesecake with pecans

• It's beautiful! This recipe is sure to elicit ooh's and ah's from your guests.
• It's delicious! Who can say no to luscious cheese cake? When it's topped with the sweet apples, it is put over the top.
• It's a fall recipe that's not pumpkin! We think apples reign supreme when it comes to fall flavors so it's perfect for this time of year.

Ingredients for apple cheesecake

• Graham cracker crumbs- These will form the foundation for the crust
• Pecans- Pecans are finely chopped and added to the graham cracker crust as well as added to the apple topping
• Sugar- This will sweeten the crust, the cheesecake, and the topping.
• Cinnamon- Cinnamon adds a warm fall flavor to the crust and the apple topping.
• Butter- This will hold your graham cracker crust together
• Cream cheese- Room temperature cream cheese is the main ingredient in any cheesecake
• Vanilla extract- This will add an extra touch of flavor to the cheesecake.
• Eggs- Eggs will hold the whole apple cheesecake together
• Apples- Apples will be thinly sliced and then baked to create the delicious fall topping. We recommend a firm apple such as granny smith or honeycrisp.

See the recipe card below for quantities and instructions.

You will also need a 9-inch springform pan and an electric mixer.

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Substitutions and Variations

• Feel free to leave the pecans out of this recipe if nuts are not your thing.
• You can also substitute walnuts for the pecans!
• Try switching out the peaches for pears or firm peaches or pecans for a totally different take on this recipe.
• If you prefer, you can use a graham cracker crust or even a shortbread crust. Buying one of these premade crusts is a great way to save time on this recipe.

How to make apple cheesecake with pecans

1. Make the crust: Heat oven to 325. Mix together the pecans, cinnamon, and butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
2. Make the cheesecake: Mix the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Pour the cheesecake batter over crust.
3. Make the topping: Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Toss apples in the mixture to coat. Arrange apples on top of the cheesecake and sprinkle with remaining pecans.
4. Bake the apple cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven until center of cheesecake is nearly set and the edges are golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before running a knife around the inside of the springform pan to loosen cake before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Expert tips

• Be sure to let your eggs and cream cheese come to room temperature before beginning this recipe.
• Let your cheesecake cool for 10 minutes and then run a sharp knife around the rim to loosen it before removing the rim.
• Be sure to use a firm apple such as granny smith or honeycrisp for this recipe.

Storing tips

Refrigerator

Store your cheesecake in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer

A well-wrapped cheesecake can be stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.

How to serve caramel apple pecan cheesecake

This apple caramel cheesecake is absolutely fabulous just like it is with nothing else on top and that's the way we usually serve it. Of course, you can never go wrong with a big ol' dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

For an bit of extra indulgence drizzle your apple cheesecake with a good quality salted caramel sauce like this one from Ghirardelli. It's really hard to go wrong with apples, cream cheese, pecans and caramel.

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Apple Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Sara

Apple pecan cheesecake is a favorite of both our family and our reader. It's a beautiful crowd-pleaser that  you'll get asked to make year after year. It's perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

5 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 slices

Ingredients

  

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For the crust:

• 1 c graham cracker crumbs
• ½ c chopped pecans finely chopped
• 3 T sugar
• ½ t ground cinnamon
• ¼ c butter melted

For the filling:

• 3 8 oz packages cream cheese room temperature
• ¾ c sugar
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 3 eggs

For the topping:

• 2 large apples thinly sliced
• ⅓ c sugar
• ½ t cinnamon
• ½ c pecans
• salted caramel sauce optional

Instructions

 

• First, heat your oven to 325. For the crust, mix together the pecans, cinnamon, and butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
• For the filling, mix (with a beater) the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Pour over crust.
• For the topping, mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Toss apples in the mixture to coat. Arrange apples on top of the filling and sprinkle with remaining pecans.
• Bake 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 30 or until center is nearly set. Let cool for 10 minutes before running a knife around the rim to loosen cake before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Notes

Use a firm cooking apple such as granny smith or honeycrisp

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