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Scrumptious Apple-Pecan Cheesecake

Scrumptious Apple-Pecan Cheesecake recipe
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This cheesecake was amazing! I added a little nutmeg to the crust and applie pie spice to the topping. Also added a little more sugar and vanilla to the cheesecake. My h...read more
posted by
 a cook
on 12/26/2011
time
prep:
25 min
total:
6 hr 10 min
servings
total:
12 servings

What You Need

1
cup HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
3/4
cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided
3
Tbsp. sugar
1
tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
1/4
cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
2
pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2
cup sugar
1/2
tsp. vanilla
2
 eggs
1/3
cup sugar
4
cups thin peeled apple slices

Make It

HEAT oven to 325°F.

MIX crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts, 3 Tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.

BEAT cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust. Mix 1/3 cup sugar and remaining cinnamon in large bowl. Add apples; toss to coat. Spoon over cream cheese layer; sprinkle with remaining nuts.

BAKE 1 hour 10 min. to 1 hour 15 min or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise
Enjoy a serving of this rich and indulgent treat on special occasions.
Cooking Know-How
For best results, use firm apples, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh.
Note
Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF if using a dark nonstick springform pan.
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