APPLE-OF-YOUR-EYE CHEESECAKE

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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

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided
Sweetened whipped cream
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

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.

Elizabeth Cezair
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This cheesecake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before and it was even better the next day.


Fatim Mansaray
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfect! It was creamy, smooth, and had the perfect amount of sweetness.


zubair ahmad
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This cheesecake was delicious! The apple topping was the perfect addition.


Sinique Gene
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Sukra Yonjan
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This cheesecake is the best I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth, and the apple topping is the perfect finishing touch.


MD NILOY ISLAM
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Nancy Mugo
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I found this cheesecake to be a bit too dense, but the flavor was good.


sawsen mahdi
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Magret Malembo
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Perfect cheesecake! The crust was flaky and buttery, the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth, and the apple topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Azizbek Yuldashov
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This cheesecake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Stella Jackson
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Delicious! I love the combination of apples and cheesecake. The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the apple topping was perfectly tart and sweet.


Donegan Rory
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made graham cracker crust to save time, and the cheesecake filling was simple to mix together. The apple topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Mahadev Mandal
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling was rich and creamy. The apple topping added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.


Daniel Baker
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The apple filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the cheesecake was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.