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Spiced baked cheesecake

This dessert combines creamy cheesecake with the warm, inviting spices of the Spiced Cake Batter Mix, creating a unique and unforgettable flavour profile. Topped with a decadent apple cinnamon caramel sauce, this cheesecake is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6 cheesecakes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake

  • 1 x 250g tub cream cheese softened
  • 1 extra large egg at room temperature
  • ½ cup NOMU MiniMakes Spiced Cake Batter Mix
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ cup fresh cream
  • ½ cup plain full cream yoghur

Apple cinnamon caramel sauce

  • 2 apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional, to prevent apples from browning
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 90 g unsalted butter room temperature
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a 6-hole jumbo muffin tin with baking paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Add the NOMU MiniMakes Spiced Cake Mix, cayenne pepper, cardamom, fresh cream and yoghurt. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared baking tin.
  • Place another cake tin or oven dish filled with water in the bottom of the oven to ensure that the cheesecakes don’t dry out too much during baking.
  • Place the cheesecakes in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the centres are set and the edges are lightly golden. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the diced apples and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the apples are tender but not mushy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In another saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. The sugar will clump and eventually melt into a thick amber-coloured liquid. Be careful not to burn it.
  • Once the sugar is completely melted, add the butter and stir until it is fully incorporated, then slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while stirring. Allow the caramel to boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
  • Stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Add the cooked apples and stir gently to combine.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before drizzling it over the cheesecake.
  • Once the cheesecakes are fully chilled, pour the apple cinnamon caramel sauce over the top, spreading it evenly. Slice and enjoy!
Keyword autumn, baked, cheesecake, cream cheese, spiced, winter, winter warmer