1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup granulated sugar
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups apples, peeled and diced
½ cup caramel sauce
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Gently fold in the diced apples into the cream cheese mixture.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Allow to cool at room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top, slice, serve, and enjoy!