CINNAMON APPLE CHEESECAKE

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An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy dessert a definite showstopper. -Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup thawed apple juice concentrate

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until blended. Beat in flour, oats and walnuts until well blended. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in milk and juice concentrate until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended (mixture will be thin). Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet. , Bake until center is almost set, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., To serve, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; saute apples until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly., For glaze, in a small saucepan, mix cornstarch, cinnamon and juice concentrate until smooth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon glaze to sauteed apples; toss to coat., Remove rim from springform pan. Top cheesecake with apples. Drizzle with glaze. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.