Caramel Cheesecake Pie Filling

Jul 21, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

A classic caramel cheesecake pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 35 min

Chill 5 hr

Total 5 hr 55 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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1.09-inch graham cracker crust, homemade or store-bought
16.0 oz (454.0 g)cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs, at room temperature
⅓ cup (100.0 g)thick caramel sauce
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 325°F.
Beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-low speed until smooth, scraping the bowl.
Beat in the vanilla and salt, then the eggs one at a time, on low speed just until blended. Don't overbeat.
Pour into the crust, spoon the thick caramel sauce over the top, and swirl it in with a knife.
Bake until the edge is set and the center still wobbles slightly, 30 to 35 minutes.
Cool on a rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 4 hours.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make caramel cheesecake pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store caramel cheesecake pie filling?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A classic caramel cheesecake pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

440 Calories / serving

28.6g Fat

41.4g Carbs

6.5g Protein

29.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3520 cal · 229g fat · 331g carbs · 52g protein · 234g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 440 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 60 min·3.0 mi·~6000 steps
Moderate cycling 45 min·9.0 mi
Swimming laps 62 min
Jogging 43 min·3.6 mi·~6900 steps
Stair climbing 41 min·~3700 steps
Dancing 72 min
Bodyweight circuit training 45 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 102 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.