APPLE-ALMOND CHEESECAKE

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Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Apple     Almond     Fall     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crust
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
1 1/2 7-ounce packages almond paste, crumbled
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons sugar
4 large eggs
Apples
4 large Jonagold apples (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Wrap bottom with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl to blend, crumbling almonds slightly. Press mixture onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan. Bake until set, about 7 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  • For filling:
  • Combine almond paste, cream cheese, and sugar in processor; blend until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, about 2 minutes. Mix in eggs until just blended. Pour filling into crust. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F and bake until center is set and top appears dry, about 45 minutes longer. Cool. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • For apples:
  • Toss apple slices with lemon juice in large bowl. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add apples and sauté until golden and tender, stirring frequently, about 9 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir to coat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir until coated and glazed. Cool slightly.
  • Run small sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Release pan sides. Arrange apples (warm or room temperature) in concentric circles atop cheesecake. Brush apples with any juices left in skillet. Cut into wedges and serve.

Marc Mclendon jr
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Annah Annah
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I loved this cheesecake! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Iain McIntyre
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Rana prime plus
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I made this cheesecake for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Abdisalam Ray Official
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Deborah Toop
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I loved this cheesecake! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Andrew Ramirez
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Naeem ameen
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Jalal Bayar
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Azila Ransford
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I was a bit skeptical about making this cheesecake because I'm not a big fan of apples, but I was pleasantly surprised. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch, and the cheesecake was not too sweet. I will definitely be maki


Ch ahsan ishfaq
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This cheesecake was delicious! I made it for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. The apples and almonds added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


mawujitse rueben
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is rich and creamy, and the apples and almonds add a nice touch of sweetness an


Kamoliddin Umarov
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This apple almond cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of apples and almonds, and the cheesecake was not too sweet. I will definitely be making