🍏 Luxurious Caramel Apple Cheesecake 🍮  
✨ "The irresistible dessert your family will love—hurry before it’s gone!" ✨  

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted  
- 🥚 3 large eggs  
- 🍎 1 apple, chopped (for garnish)  
- 🍮 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for topping)  
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract  
- 🧂 1/4 cup granulated sugar  
- 🧀 24 oz cream cheese, softened  
- 🍏 1 cup apple pie filling  
- 🍪 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs  
- 🥛 1 cup sour cream  
- 🥄 1 cup granulated sugar  
- 🍪 Crumbled graham crackers (for garnish)  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.  

2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the greased pan to create the crust.  

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until the batter is fully combined.  

4. Pour half of the cheesecake batter evenly over the crust in the prepared pan. Then, add a layer of apple pie filling over the cheesecake layer and drizzle it generously with caramel sauce.  

5. Pour the remaining cheesecake batter on top, spreading it evenly to cover the apple and caramel layer.  

6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center appears set and the edges are lightly golden. Once baked, turn off the oven but leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar to cool for 1 hour.  

7. Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.  

8. Just before serving, add chopped apples, crumbled graham crackers, and a drizzle of caramel sauce as garnish. Slice and enjoy!  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
Each slice (approx. 1/12th of the cheesecake) contains:  
- Calories: 480 kcal  
- Carbohydrates: 48g  
- Proteins: 7g  
- Fats: 29g  
Perfect for a sweet treat to satisfy a crowd!  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- For extra richness, use homemade caramel sauce—it’ll make all the difference!  
- To prevent cracks in your cheesecake, make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.  
- A water bath can help create a perfectly smooth and creamy texture, but it’s optional.  

⏳ Preparation time 🍰  
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 60 minutes | Serving: 12 slices