APPLE CARDAMOM CHEESECAKE

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Thought this sounded intriguing so I just had to pinch it from Kroger's recipe website, and the photo as well. I can't wait to try it! As long as my delivery company keeps me in apples, it should be no problem.

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST:
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c butter, melted
1/4 c sugar
3/4 tsp ground cardamom
GLAZED APPLES:
4 medium apples, peeled and cored
1/2 stick butter
1/4 c sugar
3/4 tsp ground cardamom
FILLING:
2 pkg (8 oz.ea.) cream cheese, softened
2/3 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
4 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. For the crust: Mix all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Press firmly onto the bottom and 1 inch up the side of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • 2. For the glazed apples: Cut the apples into thin slices (about 1/4 inch thick). Add remaining ingredients to apples in a large skillet. Cook on medium heat 5 to 10 minutes or until apples begin to caramelize, turning frequently. Arrange apples atop the crust.
  • 3. For the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an 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 one, just until blended. Spoon evenly over apples.
  • 4. Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 60 to 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 around rim of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • 5. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.

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