CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL APPLE TOPPING

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Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich, sweet-tart dessert is especially popular during fall and winter. -Joan Huggins, Waynesboro, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups topping).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, beaten
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, butter and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in extracts. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust., Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight., For topping, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and lemon juice. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until brown sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Serve with cheesecake.

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Salman Zalmi
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my potluck. Everyone loved the combination of the cheesecake and the caramel apple topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Tadiwanashe Chiwara
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the caramel apple topping was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the cheesecake filling and topping.


M Slaar
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The cheesecake was delicious, but the caramel apple topping was a bit too runny. I would recommend using less liquid in the topping.


Anuradha Indika
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This cheesecake was the perfect dessert for my holiday party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it. The caramel apple topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Ahsan Ali Ahsan Ali
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The cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but the caramel apple topping was delicious. I would recommend using a lighter cheesecake filling.


Sawa Sawa
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This cheesecake was amazing! The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the caramel apple topping was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Berat Ali
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the caramel apple topping was delicious. I would recommend using a lighter cheesecake filling.


Moh Bare
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The cheesecake was delicious, but the caramel apple topping was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the topping.


Nur Husen
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The caramel apple topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Apon MD Apon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. The caramel apple topping was a bit runny, but it was still very tasty. I would definitely make this again.


Sajjad bhaiya1234
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The cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the caramel apple topping was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the cheesecake filling.


Angie Praise
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my family gathering. Everyone loved the combination of the cheesecake and the caramel apple topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Mansour Adel
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I was a bit skeptical about the caramel apple topping, but it turned out to be amazing! The cheesecake itself was also very creamy and delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Benjamin Vasquez
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This cheesecake was absolutely divine! The caramel apple topping was the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.