APPLE - OF - YOUR - EYE CHEESECAKE

Apple - Of - Your - Eye Cheesecake image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 c graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp sufgar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c butter, softened
2 Tbsp finely chopped pecans
FILLING
3 pkg ( 8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/ c sugar
3 eggs
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
TOPPING
2 1/2 c chopped peeled apples
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 Tbsp caramel ice cream topping, divided
sweetened whipped cream
2 Tbsp chopped pecans

Steps:

1. Combine the first five ingredients; press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9 - in. springform pan. Bake at 350 degree for 10 minutes; cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon; spoon over filling. Bake at 350 for 55 - 60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons caramel topping. Cool 1 hour. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream. Drizzle the remaining caramel; sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.