Apple Cheesecake
This delicious apple cheesecake with a nutty graham cracker crumb crust is the perfect dessert for fall and a nice alternative to apple pie.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'To make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl until well combined.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; leave the oven on.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'To make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Pour filling into the baked crust.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the topping: Place apples in a bowl. Stir sugar and cinnamon together in a smaller bowl; pour over apples and toss to coat. Spoon sugared apples over filling, then sprinkle pecans over top.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the oven until edges are puffed, 60 to 70 minutes. Run the tip of a table knife around the edges of the pan, set the pan on a wire rack, and allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until completely chilled, 4 hours to overnight.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)