Best White Cheddar Apple And Bacon Cheesecake Recipes

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WHITE CHEDDAR, APPLE AND BACON CHEESECAKE



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I don't recommend freezing this cheesecake, as the bacon loses a little bit in the translation. But it's still a do ahead dish. and it' definitely worth a try for a fall party, with its sweet apple, tart cheddar and smoky bacon filling. I also like to serve this cheesecake as a starter for a casual soup and salad dinner for...

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
pinch ground nutmeg
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
two 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
2 cups finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 tsp. hot sauce
crackers, cocktail rye or pumpernickel rounds for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Line bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan or a cake pan with 3 inch tall sides with parchment paper or foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. In medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter, then add brown sugar and stir til dissolved. Add apples and stir to coat them with the sugar mixture. Add lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg and continue cooking, stirring a few times, for 4 to 5 minutes. The apples will retain their crispness but should have absorbed some of the sauce.
  • 3. Pour apples and sauce into the prepared pan and arrange in a decorative patter if you like. Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the apples. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 4. In bowl of mixer, beat cream cheese til smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating til light land fluffy. Stir in cheddar and hot sauce. Gently pour the mixture over the apples and bacon in prepared pan, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula.
  • 5. Bake til skewer inserted into middle of cheesecake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for another 30 minutes to help prevent cracks from developing.
  • 6. Remove cheesecake from oven and let cool on rack for another 30 to 45 minutes. Put a large serving plate over pan, invert and remove pan from cheesecake. Peel away the parchment. At this point you can let the cheesecake cool completely, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve at room temperature with crackers or bread.

WHITE CHEDDAR, APPLE, AND BACON CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this White Cheddar, Apple, and Bacon Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
2 cups finely shredded white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon hot sauce
cracker
rye cocktail bread, rounds
pumpernickel rounds

Steps:

  • Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with 3-inch tall sides with parchment paper or foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, than add in the brown sugar; stir until dissolved.
  • Add in the apples; stir to coat them with the sugar mixture.
  • Add in the lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg; continue to cook, stirring a few times, for 4-5 minutes (the apples will have retained their crispness but should have absorbed some of the sauce).
  • Pour the apples and sauce into the prepared pan and arrange in a decorative pattern.
  • Sprinkle the bacon evenly over the apples; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth; add in eggs, one at a time, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Stir in the cheddar and hot sauce.
  • Gently pour the mixture over the apples and bacon in prepared pan, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake about 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  • Leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for another 30 minutes (to help prevent cracks from developing).
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let cool on a rack for another 30-45 minutes.
  • Place a large serving plate over the pan, invert, and remove the pan from the cheesecake.
  • Peel away the parchment; **at this point, you can let the cheesecake cool completely, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 2 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Serve at room temperature with crackers or bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 117.8, Sodium 396.2, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 10.9

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