Recipe By : Bett Homes and Gardens, Prize Tested Recipe, Bob
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Spirits Cheesecakes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Cinnamon Crust:
1 1/4 c Graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c Walnuts or pecans -- groun
1/3 c Butter -- melted
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
Filling:
32 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1 c Sugar
3 tb Apple brandy
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Vanilla
1/8 ts Ground nutmeg
4 Eggs
1 c Chunk style apple sauce
1/4 c Whipping cream
Crumb Topping:
3/4 c Brown sugar -- packed
3/4 c Flour
1/3 c Butter -- melted
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
Prepare Crust:
Combine all ingredients and press on bottom and 1-1/2" up sides of
10" springform pan. Bake in a 350°F oven about 10 minutes or until
golden. Cool.
Filling:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add brandy, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. Blend well. Add eggs, one
at a time, beating just until combined. Stir in applesauce and cream.
Pour into cooled crust. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until center
appears nearly set.
Meanwhile, Prepare Crumb Topping:
Combine all ingredients and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over cake.
Bake for 10 minutes more or until cake is just set. Cool for
5 minutes on wire rack. Loosen sides of cake. Cool for 30 minutes.
Remove sides of pan. Cover and chill well.
