Name: Scrumptious Apple-Pecan Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h 55 min
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup sugar; 4 cups thin peeled apple slices

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6 Hr(s) 10 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

15 Min(s) Prep

5 Hr(s) 55 Min(s) Cook

This rich, creamy cheesecake is topped with the sort of apple-pecan deliciousness you might find in your favorite pie.

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12 servings

Original recipe yields 12 servings

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

3 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

1/3 cup sugar

4 cups thin peeled apple slices

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Let's Make It

Heat oven to 325°F.

Combine crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts, 3 Tbsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.

Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.

Combine 1/3 cup sugar and remaining cinnamon. Sprinkle over apples in separate large bowl; mix lightly. Spoon over cream cheese layer; sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Bake 1 hour 10 min. to 1 hour 15 min or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Savor a serving of this indulgent special-occasion dessert that is perfect for a party. One cheesecake makes enough for 12 servings.

Tip 2

Cooking Know-How

For best results, use firm baking apples, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh.

Tip 3

Note

Reduce oven temperature to 300ºF if using a dark nonstick springform pan.

Nutrition

Calories

340

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g

32%

Saturated Fat 11g

115%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 90mg

30%

Sodium 230mg

10%

Total Carbohydrates 31g

Dietary Fiber 2g

111%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g

Vitamin A

10%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

12 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.