APPLE CARDAMOM CHEESECAKE

Apple Cardamom Cheesecake image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground
4 medium apples, peeled and cored (about 2 lbs)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground
2 (250 g) packages cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 eggs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F
CRUST: Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Press firmly onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
GLAZED APPLES: Cut apples into thin slices (about 1/4-inch thick). Add remaining ingredients to apples in large skillet. Cook on medium heat 5-10 minutes or until apples begin to caramelize, turning frequently. Arrange apples on bottom of crust.
FILLING: Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar, vanilla and lemon peel. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Spoon evenly over apples.
Bake 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set. Turn oven off and allow cheesecake to cool in oven 1 hour with door slightly ajar. Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan or loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.4, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 274.3, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 27.8, Protein 6.2