Cheddar Cheesecake with Apple Butter Caramel

[nverland]

Cheddar Cheesecake with Apple Butter Caramel
Total: 11 hr (includes chilling time) Active: 45 min Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

Crust:
8 ounces butter crackers, such as Ritz (about 70 crackers or 2 sleeves)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature

Apple Butter Caramel:
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup store-bought apple butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar

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