Apple Cardamom Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 1 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a spectacular cheesecake with a hidden surprise of glazed apples accented with cardamom. So very tasty!! Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs |
1/3 cup butter, melted |
1/4 cup sugar |
3/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground |
4 medium apples, peeled and cored (about 2 lbs) |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup butter |
3/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground |
2 (250 g) packages cream cheese, softened |
2/3 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
4 eggs |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. CRUST: Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Press firmly onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
3. GLAZED APPLES: Cut apples into thin slices (about 1/4-inch thick). Add remaining ingredients to apples in large skillet. Cook on medium heat 5-10 minutes or until apples begin to caramelize, turning frequently. Arrange apples on bottom of crust.
4. FILLING: Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar, vanilla and lemon peel. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Spoon evenly over apples.
5. Bake 60-70 minutes or until center is almost set. Turn oven off and allow cheesecake to cool in oven 1 hour with door slightly ajar. Run small knife or metal spatula around rim of pan or loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
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