Apple Streusel Cheesecake

This is yummy & a nice change from the usual chocolate, cherry, etc. Cheesecakes.the crust is a nice change also from the graham & chocolate ones. a tip that was listed is that you can make this ahead of time, pop it in the freezer,ready to serve for up to 3 months! Store right in the springform pan covered in plastic wrap and just thaw in the refrigerator when ready to use.

Steps

Heat oven to 350.

For the crust: cream butter& sugar thoroughly , blend in flour.

Press onto the bottom and 1 / 2 inch up the side of a a greased 9 inch springform pan.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden.

For the filling: peel , core& halve the apples.

Cut into 1 / 3 inch thick slices.

In frypan , melt sugar with butter over medium heat , cook apples for 3-5 minutes or just until tender but not mushy.

Add cream and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.

Set aside.

In a large bowl beat cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth.

Beat in eggs one at a time until just blended.

Beat in sour cream , lemon rind& juice.

Using a slotted spoon arrange apples over crust , cover with cheese mixture.

For topping: mix the ingredients until crumbly.

Sprinkle over filling.

Bake 45 minutes or until centre is just set.

Cool thoroughly at room temp.

Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Ingredients

butter, sugar, flour, apples, whipping cream, cream cheese, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon juice, cinnamon