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Apple Cheesecake

After a big meal, this fluffy no-bake cheesecake with its deliciously different applesauce and peanut topping really hits the spot. It needs no crust, and the light cheese layer is smooth and creamy. -Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey

12-16 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + chilling

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup cold water
1-3/4 cups apple juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup applesauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional whipped cream, cinnamon and peanuts, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for
1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely
dissolved; set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice and sugar until smooth.
Bring to a boil over medium heat; cool slightly.
Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return all to

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Directions (continued)

the pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir over medium-high heat
until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Cool to room
temperature
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cinnamon and nutmeg until
smooth. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture until smooth. Chill until
for about 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Fold in cream.
Pour into a an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Chill 4 hours or
overnight.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, brown peanuts in butter for 2
minutes. Add the applesauce, brown sugar and cinnamon; cook and stir
for 5 minutes or until heated through. Cool. Spread over top of
cheesecake. Garnish with additional whipped cream, cinnamon and
peanuts if desired. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 215 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 105 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.