CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL APPLE TOPPING

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Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich, sweet-tart dessert is especially popular during fall and winter. -Joan Huggins, Waynesboro, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups topping).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, beaten
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, butter and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in extracts. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust., Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight., For topping, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and lemon juice. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until brown sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Serve with cheesecake.

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Naser Iqbal
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This was my first time making cheesecake and it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Jeralden Yonzon
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This cheesecake was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Sherry Haks
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I had a hard time finding the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it in the end. The cheesecake was delicious.


Mafiya Vhai
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the caramel apple topping was delicious.


Shameem Shah
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The caramel apple topping was amazing.


Nicole Bertsch
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great. The caramel apple topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Sanny Hasan
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The caramel apple topping was a real hit.


Finiuy8iu Finiuy8iu
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This cheesecake was delicious! The caramel apple topping was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Asad gull
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This cheesecake was so good, I ate two pieces! The caramel apple topping was amazing and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Sam Flowers
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, the cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the caramel apple topping was the perfect finishing touch. It was a real crowd-pleaser.


Rejina Sundash
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of the caramel and apples on top. It was a delicious and elegant dessert.


Gerald Lukas
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The caramel apple topping was so good, I could have eaten it by itself. And the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth, it just melted in my mouth.


Anzel Mohammed
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The caramel apple topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.