CARAMEL AND APPLE CHEESECAKE

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"In my opinion, cheesecake is the ultimate dessert," confides Kylene Owen, Jermyn, Pennsylvania, who took a traditional recipe and cut back on th fat and calories.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 6 whole crackers)
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1-1/4 cups egg substitute
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup fat-free caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the crumbs, nuts, brown sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook apples over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg; set aside., In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg substitute and sour cream just until blended. Stir in apple mixture and walnuts. Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Turn oven off; leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 30 minutes., Remove from oven. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Before serving, drizzle with caramel topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Eric Mubanga
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I was disappointed with the caramel apple cheesecake. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be.


T Nabi
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The caramel apple cheesecake was just okay. I've had better.


Ruth Turner
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This recipe is way too complicated. I don't think it's worth the effort.


Fff Hhh
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my caramel apple cheesecake didn't turn out very well.


Themba Makhaye
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This is the best caramel apple cheesecake recipe I've ever tried.


mdbayzid hamid
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ali gill
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This recipe is a keeper! The caramel apple cheesecake was a hit with my friends and family.


EljoEl Elezi
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Overall, I thought the caramel apple cheesecake was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out delicious.


Nel Aokash
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set properly, but it still tasted good.


nhyiraba olivis
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The cheesecake was good, but the caramel sauce was a bit too runny.


Julius S.
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The caramel apple cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.


Bayleigh Faith
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Tia Hairston
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so creamy and delicious, and the caramel sauce is the perfect topping.


Bogdan Alexandru Simion
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The caramel and apple flavors were a great combination.


Zabi Mughal
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I was a bit skeptical about the apple and caramel combination, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors go really well together. The cheesecake was also very creamy and smooth.


David Ambrose
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The caramel sauce is amazing and really makes the cheesecake.


Nkanyiso Cele
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This caramel apple cheesecake was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving gathering. Everyone raved about the creamy, tangy filling and the sweet, gooey caramel topping. The apples added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the cheesecake and car