Apple Normandy Cheesecake

Crust Ingredients:

  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325°ree;F. In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well to moisten. Press crumbs in bottom and 3/4 way up sides of 10-inch spring-form pan. Set aside.

Filling Ingredients:

  • 32 oz. cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp applejack brandy or 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 14 to 16 - 1/4 inch peeled apple slices

Preparation:

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract; mix at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs one at a time until of batter consistency. Add flour, cinnamon and brandy or apple juice; gently mix until combined. Pour into crust-lined pan.

Bake for 1 hour. Fan apple slices on top of cheesecake; bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until center is set Refrigerate overnight before serving.

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