Apple Cheesecake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 graham crackers - crushed
- FILLING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- TOPPING:

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- 3 cups thinly sliced apple - peeled
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- sliced almonds for the top to garnish 
 
The combination of the creamy smooth filling and apple topping make this a perfect fall apple
dessert. This delicious, easy-to-prepare cheesecake recipe will have everyone begging for seconds.
 
Directions
CRUST:
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, 1/3 cup sugar, flour, almond extract, and
    graham cracker crumbs.
  • Press the mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure
    the mixture goes up the sides of the pan about 1 inch.
FILLING:
  • In a mixing bowl,
    combine the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and the vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture over the
    prepared crust in the springform pan.
TOPPING:

  • In a mixing bowl, toss the apples with 1/3 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
  • Spoon apple mixture
    over the cream cheese mixture in the springform pan.
  • Sprinkle the top with almonds if
    desired.
  • Bake at 450° F for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven to 400° F and bake for 30 to 40
    minutes longer or until the center is set.
  • Cool in the pan before serving.


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