Sunday, November 29, 2009

Apple Topped Cheesecake

Crust:
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 T. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. melted butter
2 T. finely chopped pecans

Combine all ingredients; press into the bottom of a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350-F for 10 minutes; cool.

Filling:
3 pkg. (8 oz., each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust.

Topping:
2-1/2 c. chopped peeled apples
1 T. lemon juice
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 T. caramel ice cream topping, 'divided'
Sweetened whipped cream
2 T. chopped pecans

Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon; spoon over filling. Bake at 350-F for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

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