Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the Crust Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened.
3. Press Into Pan: Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish or pie dish, creating a firm, even layer.
4. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

Make the Cream Cheese Filling

1. Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
2. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
4. Fold the Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream too much.

Make the Caramel Apple Topping

1. Cook the Apples: Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the apples are tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Add the Cream: Once the apples are tender, stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
3. Let Cool: Remove from heat and allow the apple topping to cool for a few minutes.

Assemble the Dessert

1. Layer the Cream Cheese Filling: Once the graham cracker crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust, smoothing it out with a spatula.
2. Top with Caramel Apples: Spoon the caramel apple mixture over the cream cheese filling, spreading it evenly.
3. Drizzle with Caramel Sauce: Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top of the apples.

Chill and Serve

1. Chill: Refrigerate the dessert for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
2. Serve: Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy every creamy, caramel-coated bite!