Apple Streusel Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is yummy & a nice change from the usual chocolate, cherry, etc. cheesecakes.The crust is a nice change also from the graham & chocolate ones. A tip that was listed is that you can make this ahead of time, pop it in the freezer,ready to serve for up to 3 months! Store right in the springform pan covered in plastic wrap and just thaw in the refrigerator when ready to use. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 cup flour |
3 apples |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons whipping cream |
1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
2 eggs |
1 cup sour cream |
1 lemon juice, & rind |
1/2 cup flour |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350.
2. For the crust: Cream butter& sugar thoroughly, blend in flour.
3. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 inch up the side of a a greased 9 inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden.
5. For the filling: Peel, core& halve the apples.
6. Cut into 1/3 inch thick slices.
7. In frypan,melt sugar with butter over medium heat,cook apples for 3-5 minutes or just until tender (and lightly browned) but not mushy.
8. Add cream and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
9. Set aside.
10. In a large bowl beat cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth.
11. Beat in eggs one at a time until just blended.
12. Beat in sour cream,lemon rind& juice.
13. Using a slotted spoon arrange apples over crust,cover with cheese mixture.
14. For topping: Mix the ingredients until crumbly.
15. Sprinkle over filling.
16. Bake 45 minutes or until centre is just set.
17. Cool thoroughly at room temp.
18. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
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