NUTTY CARAMEL APPLE DESSERT

Nutty Caramel Apple Dessert image

Provided by Kathy Williams

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST
2 c graham crackers, crushed
1 stick butter, softened
1 tsp cinammon
2 Tbsp brown sugar
FILLING
2 pkg cream cheese, room temperature (8 oz each)
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, finely chopped
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 jar(s) salted caramel topping
TOPPING
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c oats
1/4 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c walnuts

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Sprinkle walnuts onto a cookie sheet and roast for 7-8 minutes. Set a side.
2. In a medium bowl combine the cookie crumbs, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cut in softened butter until the crumbs are moist and hold together. Press into a non-stick springform pan and bake until lightly golden. Cool slightly. Reduce oven to 325 F.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust and swirl 2-3 tablespoons of the salted caramel into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Spoon apples evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
6. In a small bowl, combine all the topping ingredients except for the walnuts. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
7. Bake for 1 hour or until filling is set.
8. Sprinkle walnuts evenly and drizzle with the salted caramel topping.