Apple Pie Cheesecake

Apple Pie Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that marries the creamy, rich texture of a New York-style cheesecake with the warm, spiced fruit filling of a classic American apple pie. It typically features a graham cracker or cookie crust, a smooth cream cheese-based filling, and a topping of cinnamon-spiced apples, often finished with a crumble or caramel drizzle. This fusion dessert is a popular creation in American baking, blending two beloved treats into one.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the cream cheese and eggs. A single slice (about 1/12 of a 9-inch cake) can provide a significant amount of calcium and some vitamin A, but generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	290 mg
Calcium	85 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	160 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	3 mg
Vitamin D	0.3 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg
Phosphorus	95 mg

Per 1 slice (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a modern twist on traditional comfort foods, showcasing the American penchant for innovative dessert mashups. Nutritionally, it's an interesting study in contrasts, combining the probiotic potential of dairy with the fiber and antioxidants from apples, though these are often overshadowed by its high sugar and saturated fat content.