Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Prep Time: 45 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Minutes

Ready In: 46 Minutes

Servings: 12

So yummy. I reserve this for extra-special occasions. Chills overnight.

Ingredients:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted

2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar

3 eggs

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups chopped peeled apples

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided

sweetened whipped cream

2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Combine the first five ingredients; press onto the bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.
5. Stir in vanilla.
6. Pour over crust.
7. Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon; spoon over filling.
8. Place cheesecake/pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches of hot water; place in 350 degree oven and bake for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set.
9. Remove cheesecake from oven and water-filled pan and cool on a wire rack to 10 minutes.
10. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.
11. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons caramel topping.
12. Cool for 1 hour.
13. Refrigerate overnight.
14. Remove sides of pan.
15. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream.
16. Drizzle with remaining caramel; sprinkle with pecans.
17. Store in refrigerator.

By RecipeOfHealth.com