PHILADELPHIA® 3-STEP® Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

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PHILADELPHIA® 3-STEP® Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake recipe

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Cooked apples scented with cinnamon top an easy-to-make baked cheesecake for the perfect autumn dessert.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

4 hr

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/2

cup sugar

tsp. vanilla

eggs

HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust

medium tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into thin wedges

Tbsp. water

Tbsp. sugar

1/4

tsp. ground cinnamon

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Pour into crust.

BAKE 50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.

MIX apples and water in medium saucepan; cook 4 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring frequently. Add 2 Tbsp. sugar and the cinnamon; mix lightly. Serve spooned over cheesecake. Store leftover cheesecake and apple mixture, separately, in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

This cheesecake makes an impressive dessert for a special celebration. Remember to keep tabs on portion sizes.

Shortcut

Prepare as directed, substituting 1 cup canned apple pie filling for the cooked homemade apple topping.

Food Facts

The following apple varieties are tart in flavor and suitable for cooking - Granny Smith, Winesap, Pippin and Cortland.

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jampearljenn

posted:10/23/2002

This recipe was sooo easy, and sooo delicious!! I'll definitely make this one again. I wouldn't use the shortcut though, because the apple topping was really quick and easy to make, and so much better than anything from a can!!

a cook

posted:10/16/2002

This sounds great! I am going to make it for our office Halloween party.