No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Stack

5 from 2 votes

This no-bake caramel apple cheesecake recipe is a light dessert made with mascarpone, so it's extra luscious and creamy.

Prep Time40

Cook Time20

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Slice: Slice the apples into 24 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick slices. Save the rest of the apple pieces for snacking.
Peel + Core: Use a 3-inch circle cutter or pairing knife to remove the peels from the skins. Use a 1-inch circle cutter to remove the core and seeds.
Season: Brush the slices on both sides with melted butter. Season both sides with cinnamon sugar.
Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat with a direct heat zone. Grill the slices for 3-5 minutes per side, until they have nice grill marks and have softened.

Mix: In a large bowl, mix together the mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla.
Whip: In another bowl, whip the cream, until stiff peaks form.
Fold: Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. Place it into a piping bag with a star tip.

Candy: Place the pecans and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar in a skillet. Place it on the grill or stovetop over low to medium-low heat. Slowly cook, stirring often, until the sugar melts and coats the pecans. Pour onto a sheet of wax paper to cool.

Pipe: Place 12 slices of grilled apples on a platter. Pipe one layer of no-bake cheesecake around the apple ring. Add a second apple slice and another layer of cheesecake.
Garnish: Drizzle apple cider syrup on top of each stack. Add candied pecans. Top with freshly zested nutmeg and a few thyme leaves.

*Instead of buying pre-made cinnamon sugar, you can make your own by mixing 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon for every tablespoon of sugar.

While I highly recommend using apple cider syrup, you can also use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.