Caramel Apple Cheesecake
So yummy. I reserve this for extra-special occasions. Chills overnight.
Steps
Combine the first five ingredients.
Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
Cool.
In a mixing bowl , beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs.
Beat on low just until combined.
Stir in vanilla.
Pour over crust.
Toss apples with lemon juice , sugar and cinnamon.
Spoon over filling.
Place cheesecake / pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches of hot water.
Place in 350 degree oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set.
Remove cheesecake from oven and water-filled pan and cool on a wire rack to 10 minutes.
Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.
Drizzle with 4 tablespoons caramel topping.
Cool for 1 hour.
Refrigerate overnight.
Remove sides of pan.
Just before serving , garnish with whipped cream.
Drizzle with remaining caramel.
Sprinkle with pecans.
Store in refrigerator.
Ingredients
graham cracker crumbs, sugar, ground cinnamon, butter, pecans, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, apples, lemon juice, caramel ice cream topping, sweetened whipped cream