Almond Apple Cheesecake

Total Time

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

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022
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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 385 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.