Decadent Apple-Cinnamon Walnut Pecan Crisp with Caramel Cream Cheese Drizzle

Ingredients

For the Apple Crisp Base:
- 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt

For the Oat Topping:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves)

For the Caramel Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Apple Crisp Base:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, chopped walnuts, and chopped pecans.
- Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to coat the apples evenly.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

3. Make the Oat Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of oats, 1/2 cup of butter (chilled and cubed), 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of mixed spices.
- Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the apple mixture in the baking dish.

4. Bake the Crisp:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

5. Prepare the Caramel Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1/4 cup of caramel sauce, 1 egg yolk, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Whisk until well combined.

6. Serve:
- Once the crisp is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Drizzle the caramel cream cheese sauce generously over the top before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Apple Crisp
- Cinnamon
- Caramel Drizzle
- Walnut
- Pecan
- Oats
- Cream Cheese
- Easy Dessert
- Baking
- Fall Dessert

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,100

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