APPLE-OF-YOUR-EYE CHEESECAKE

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My most-often-requested dessert, this exquisite cheesecake with apples, caramel and pecans wins me more compliments than anything else I make. My husband's co-workers say it's too pretty to cut...but agree it's well worth it to do so. -Debbie Wilson, Sellersburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided
Sweetened whipped cream
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crackers, sugar, pecans and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon; spoon over filling. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons caramel topping. Cool for 1 hour. Chill overnight., Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream. Drizzle with remaining caramel; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Alexander Cuellar
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This cheesecake is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. I highly recommend it.


Julio Roberto Guaran
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


NADA_MR Alghamdi
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This cheesecake is so rich and creamy. I could only eat a small slice at a time.


Aj Ariful
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I'm allergic to apples, so I substituted them with pears. The cheesecake still turned out great!


Puspa Karki
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This cheesecake is a little pricey to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's so delicious and decadent.


Christiana Moodley
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Bilal Khaan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out very well. The crust was too crumbly, and the filling was too runny.


Hafiz M Azhar
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was pretty good. It was easy to make, and it tasted delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Roland Calloway
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan. I think I should have let it cool for a little longer.


Nari Xiong
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I might have used a little too much sugar.


Wangui Maina
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I'm always looking for new cheesecake recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. I'll be making it again soon!


Amyrah
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I'm thinking about making this cheesecake again for Thanksgiving. It would be a great dessert to serve to my family and friends.


Dana Morris
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Mwanakombo Mbwana
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I'm not a fan of cinnamon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cheesecake was still delicious without it.


Salamatu Suleiman
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I used Granny Smith apples for the filling, and they were perfect. They held their shape well and gave the cheesecake a nice tart flavor.


king Tayo Adeola
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I was a little skeptical about the graham cracker crust, but it actually worked really well with the apple filling and cheesecake.


Matter Mendy
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This is my new favorite cheesecake recipe! It's so delicious and easy to make.


Yaseen Jutt
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I love apples, so I was excited to try this cheesecake. It didn't disappoint! The apple filling was tart and sweet, and the cheesecake was creamy and rich.


Mekhi Nocao
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cheesecake was surprisingly easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.


Kala
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved it, and I had to fight them off to get a slice for myself.