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Apple-of-Your-Eye Cheesecake Recipe

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My most-often-requested dessert, this exquisite cheesecake with apples, caramel and pecans wins me more compliments than anything else I make. My husband's co-workers say it's too pretty to cut...but agree it's well worth it to do so. -Debbie Wilson, Sellersburg, Indiana

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Apple-of-Your-Eye Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

30 55 85

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided
Sweetened whipped cream
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the crackers, sugar, pecans and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon; spoon over filling. Return pan to baking sheet.
Bake at for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons caramel topping. Cool for 1 hour. Chill overnight.
Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream. Drizzle with remaining caramel; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 282 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 189 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Apple-of-Your-Eye Cheesecake in Taste of Home February/March 2000, p29

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Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by Michelle90

Cheesecakes never turn out for me. Apple-of-Your-Eye Did:)!!!! This was easy and delicious, and For Sure will make it again. Next time double it, as I ran out last time...

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2010 by Sprowl

The problem with this cheesecake is that even people who claim to not like cheesecake, like this one. I'm always asked to bring this one to potlucks--it's excellent, but, well, I like to try new recipes. See if you have this problem.LOL

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2010 by nursechef

This recipe is fabulous! Brought it into work and it was completely destroyed. I highly recommend using granny smith apples. The tartness against the sweetness of the caramel and creamy cheesecake was perfect. Will probably make this for fourth of july and thanksgiving for now on.

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2009 by stephjamie2008

This was the first cheesecake i have ever made and it was so easy. My husband also said it was the best cheesecake he has ever had

Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2009 by traysea509

I have made this cheesecake for almost every holiday or outing. It is a terrific recipe. Even those that do not care for cheesecake, find it very good!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by forsmiley

I haven't tried the recipe yet and plan on making them soon for my Pastor, I'm curious as to what kind of apple did you use for this one?

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2009 by elaswell0607

this does sound good.

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by debrahunt

this was a delicious cheesecake, my family loved it!!

(and it actually does tell you to bake @ 350, for the crust, then says to leave the oven on)

I omitted the nuts for allergic reasons & it was amazing, will definitely use this one again!!

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by zucchini lady

in reading the recipe/does not tell the temp. of the oven- just assume it is 350??

sounds heavenly!

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