Apple Pecan Cheesecake Delight

Ingredients

Crust:

- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

a. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

b. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

c. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of a glass or a measuring cup to press firmly.

d. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

2. Make the Filling:

a. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

b. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

c. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

d. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.

3. Prepare the Apple Topping:

a. In a large skillet, cook the apple slices over medium heat until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

b. Stir in the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until apples are tender.

c. Arrange the cooked apple slices over the cheesecake filling in an overlapping pattern.

d. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

4. Bake the Cheesecake:

a. Bake the cheesecake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

b. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

c. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to fully set.

Total Time

PT5H50M
5 hours and 50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

cheesecake, apple pecan, pecan cheesecake, apple dessert, baked cheesecake, cream cheese dessert, fall dessert, holiday cheesecake, apple topping, crumb crust

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 2,400

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