Luxurious Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

For the Caramel Apple Topping:

• 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• Whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions: