Description

Caramel Apple Pie Lush is a decadent layered dessert featuring a spiced graham cracker crust, creamy cinnamon-infused cheesecake layer, topped with chopped apple pie filling, whipped topping, and drizzled with caramel sauce. This no-bake pie is perfect for fall or anytime you crave a rich apple-flavored treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

2 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 28 full graham crackers)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ cup melted salted butter

Cheesecake Layer

2 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Apple Layer

2 (21-ounce) cans apple pie filling

Topping

1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping
Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Graham cracker crumbs (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the crust.
Make Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted salted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
Press and Bake Crust: Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan using a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until fragrant and edges are golden brown.
Cool Crust: Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding subsequent layers.
Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Chill Cheesecake Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust and chill in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes.
Prepare Apple Layer: Chop the apples from the apple pie filling cans to break them into smaller pieces. Spread the chopped pie filling evenly over the chilled cheesecake layer, making sure to use all the filling.
Add Topping: Spread thawed whipped topping evenly over the apple layer. Cover and refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
Serve: Just before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs for added texture and decoration.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature for smooth mixing.
Chilling the cheesecake layer before adding apple filling helps it set properly.
You can use homemade apple pie filling or store-bought for convenience.
For extra crunch, add chopped nuts to the topping if desired.
Caramel sauce can be warmed slightly for easier drizzling.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Caramel Apple Pie Lush, apple dessert, layered pie, cream cheese cheesecake, caramel sauce, graham cracker crust, easy fall dessert