Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with our exquisite Apple Cheesecake. This delectable dessert combines the richness of cheesecake with the sweet and tangy taste of apples, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The velvety smooth cheesecake filling, nestled atop a graham cracker crust, is perfectly complemented by the tender and juicy apple slices, arranged in a beautiful pattern on top. Embark on a culinary journey with our detailed recipe, which guides you through each step of crafting this masterpiece. Discover the secrets of achieving the perfect cheesecake texture, from preparing the crust to baking and chilling the cake. Learn how to select the best apples for baking and arrange them artfully atop the cheesecake. Elevate your dessert game with our additional apple-inspired recipes, including Apple Crumble and Apple Pie. Treat your loved ones to a homemade apple dessert that captures the essence of the fall season.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NICKIE'S APPLE-PECAN CHEESECAKE
Nickie, my boss, made this cheesecake and brought to work. Everyone raved about it, and it is to die for! I know of no one who does not like it, although it may not be so beautiful to look at.
Provided by Lindy72
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 5h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil, extending the foil sheets over the side of the dish.
- To make the crust, mix the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar together in a bowl until evenly blended. Press evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- To make the filling, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup brown sugar, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until evenly blended. Beat in the sour cream. On low speed, add the eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Pour the mixture over the crust.
- To make the topping, place the apples in a bowl, and toss with 1/2 cup brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon until evenly blended.
- Bake in preheated oven until center is almost set, about 55 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight.
- Before cutting, allow the cheesecake to sit 30 minutes at room temperature, then lift from the baking dish using the extended aluminum foil sheets, and place on a cutting board or serving plate. Remove the aluminum foil, and cut into 16 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 122.1 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 263.2 mg, Sugar 27.6 g
AUTUMN APPLE CHEESECAKE
Make and share this Autumn Apple Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cheryl E
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h35m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- --------CRUST-------------.
- heat oven to 350F degrees.
- mix crumbs, pecans, sugar, cinnamon and marg:press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- bake 10 minutes.
- ---------FILLING---------.
- beat cream cheese and 1/2 c of the sugar at med.
- speed until well blended.
- add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each.
- blend in vanilla; pour over crust.
- Toss apples with combined 1/3 c sugar and the cinnamon; spoon mixture over cream cheese layer.
- sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
- Refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.6, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 87.2, Sodium 254.1, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 30.1, Protein 5.5
APPLE-OF-YOUR-EYE CHEESECAKE
My most-often-requested dessert, this exquisite cheesecake with apples, caramel and pecans wins me more compliments than anything else I make. My husband's co-workers say it's too pretty to cut...but agree it's well worth it to do so. -Debbie Wilson, Sellersburg, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the crackers, sugar, pecans and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon; spoon over filling. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake for 55-60 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. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons caramel topping. Cool for 1 hour. Chill overnight., Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream. Drizzle with remaining caramel; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
AUTUMN CHEESECAKE WITH APPLES
This cheesecake is a croud-pleaser. I am constantly requested to bring this to get-togethers & every single time I leave with an empty dish! If you want to add a gourmet touch, drizzle carmel over the cake before you refrigerate & add some chocolate shavings.
Provided by Lynsey Beth
Categories Cheesecake
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- CRUST: Mix crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans, 3 tbls sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon & butter.
- Press onto bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
- Bake @ 325 F for 10 minutes.
- FILLING: Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar & vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until blended.
- Pour over crust.
- TOPPING: Mix 1/3 cup sugar & 1/2 tsp cinnamon; toss with apples.
- Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans.
- BAKE @ 325 for 1 hour & 10 min to 1 hour & 15 min or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Cool before removing rim of pan.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
CHEESECAKE-STUFFED APPLES
Stuffed with cheesecake and topped with caramel sauce, buttered graham cracker crumbs and walnuts, these upgraded baked apples are the ultimate autumn dessert.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together the cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar and vanilla with a rubber spatula in a medium bowl until completely smooth with. Add the eggs and stir until completely combined.
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Cut a 1/4-inch off the top of each apple and use a melon baller or teaspoon to remove the stem and core and to hollow out about 2/3 of the apple leaving 1/2-inch of flesh around the edge (reserve the removed apples for applesauce or smoothies). Fill each apple with cheesecake batter just below the rim. Wipe away any drips or spills off the outside and top of the apple before baking. Arrange apples in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and bake until the apples are soft but still hold their shape and have not split, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.
- Meanwhile, pulse together the graham crackers, cinnamon and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs. Add butter and process until combined.
- Divide apples among small serving plates and top each with a generous drizzle of caramel and sprinkles or graham cracker mixture and chopped walnuts.
APPLE CHEESECAKE
After a big meal, this fluffy no-bake cheesecake with its deliciously different applesauce and peanut topping really hits the spot. It needs no crust, and the light cheese layer is smooth and creamy. -Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice and sugar until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cool slightly. , Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cinnamon and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture until smooth. Chill until for about 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Fold in cream. Pour into a an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Chill 4 hours or overnight. , In a small saucepan over medium heat, brown peanuts in butter for 2 minutes. Add the applesauce, brown sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Cool. Spread over top of cheesecake. Garnish with additional whipped cream, cinnamon and peanuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE
This apple cheesecake won the grand prize in an apple recipe contest. With caramel both on the bottom and over the top, every bite is sinfully delicious. -Lisa Morman, Minot, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir caramels and milk until melted and smooth. Pour 1 cup over crust; sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Set remaining caramel mixture aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 tablespoon flour and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Combine the apples, cinnamon and remaining flour; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour into crust., Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Reheat reserved caramel mixture if necessary; gently spoon over cheesecake. Sprinkle with remaining pecans., Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until center is just set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
AUTUMN HARVEST CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE
One Thanksgiving more than fifteen years ago I was asked to bring dessert. There were requests for the usual but I wanted to make something different so I came up with this recipe. Now every year this dessert is a tradition in our home. I have been asked several times for this recipe but have never given it out, not even to my...
Provided by Dee *
Categories Cakes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. CRUST-crush graham crackers in food processor-remove, finely chop nuts in food processor-remove. Put crackers, nuts, brown sugar in bowl and add melted butter, mix together, poor in 9 inch spring form pan, spread mixture evenly on bottom of pan,bring some of the crackers up the side of the pan evenly (as seen in my photo)Bake@350 for 5 minutes-do not over bake.
- 2. APPLES-peel,core and dice apples then put in frying pan with melted butter, after 3 minutes sprinkle with one teaspoon of cinnamon and stir, about 2 min more they should be soft and brown-remove and let cool.
- 3. FILLING-beat cream cheese,sugar,eggs,sour cream,add 2t of cinnamon and 2t nutmeg,add cooled apples and stir. Pour into spring form pan and bake at 350 for about 1 hour.
- 4. CARAMEL SAUCE-in a good sauce pan put in caramels, butter and milk, stir until melted. Take off burner and let cool.
- 5. TAKE OUT- cheesecake from oven and allow to cool, pour cool caramel sauce over cake and put in refrigerator. Let stand for a few hours or overnight.
- 6. SERVING-take out of refrigerator and let stand about 30 minutes. Spring open pan SLOWLY to, remove side of pan,it is a good idea to have a small container of warm water to clean knife off after cutting then dry with towel and cut again-the topping can get gooey.
- 7. MUST HAVES-you will need a 9 inch spring form pan with this recipe as seen in one of my pictures.
- 8. FRESH-I always make sure I have the freshest eggs, cream cheese, and sour cream when I make this. As in any recipe I do think it makes a big difference.
- 9. I do hope that you,your family and friends enjoy this recipe and it becomes a family tradition as it is in our family.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to make the crust. This will help you achieve a fine crumb consistency that will hold together well.
- Chill the cheesecake batter before baking. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help create a moist and creamy cheesecake.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before serving. This will help the cheesecake set properly.
- Top the cheesecake with your favorite apple topping. Some popular options include apple pie filling, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
This autumn cheesecake with apples is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheesecake filling, apple topping, and graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this autumn cheesecake a try.
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