Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake
By TrayH
An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apples slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite show stopper
Ingredients
- ~For the CRUST:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ~For the FILLING:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- ~For the TOPPING:
- 2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
Details
Adapted from tasteofhome.com
Preparation
Step 1
* In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
* Gradually add flour, oats, walnuts and cinnamon until well blended.
* Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet.
* Bake at 325° for 10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
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* In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
* Beat in milk and apple juice concentrate until smooth.
* Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined (batter will be thin).
* Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet.
* Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set.
* Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
* Refrigerate overnight.
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* In a large skillet, cook and stir apples in butter over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
* Cool to room temperature and arrange over cheesecake.
* In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, cinnamon and juice concentrate until smooth. Bring to a boil.
* Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
* Immediately brush over apples.
* Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.
* Refrigerate leftovers.
Yield: 12 servings.
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