Almond Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Almond Apple Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Read reviews (3)

Rate recipe

Cheesecake—who doesn’t like cheesecake? When the fruit ripens on our backyard trees, this treat is a must. The flavorful apple-cinnamon-nut topping and the raspberry jam layer make this dessert outstanding.

[X]

Rate Almond Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Almond Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Yield: 10 Servings

30 55 85

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold butter,cubed
1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; prick with a fork. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until soft but set. Cool on a wire rack.
Carefully spread jam over crust. For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat just until blended. Spread over jam. For topping, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add apples and toss to coat. Spoon over filling. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350° 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; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 385 calories, 21 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 173 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Almond Apple Cheesecake in Taste of Home August/September 2005, p 8