<Our Recipe for Almond Apple Cheesecake is definitely one that springs from being one of the basic cheesecake recipes to a sweet apple dessert with the taste and crunch of delicious almonds. This is one of the great apple dessert recipes that can well be the "star of the show" when served after dinner with coffee or tea. Drizzle a bit of caramel sauce over it and maybe a dollop or two of whipped cream...mmmmmm!
Cheesecake is not a dessert that we might make every day or week, but when we do, it makes a special occasion of just sitting down with a friend to chat. Show how important your friend is by topping your next visit off with our Recipe for Almond Apple Cheesecake.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
1/2 cup softened butter 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients
1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups thinly sliced, peeled tart apples (I used Granny Smith.) 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Method
Method for Crust
Preheat oven to 400°F and get out a 9-inch, Springform Pan.
Cream the softened butter and 1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
Add the flour and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pat the crumbs on the bottom and 1 to 1-1/2 inches up the sides of the pan.
Put the pan on a cookie sheet.
Bake in the preheated 400°F oven for about 10 minutes, until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
When crust has cooled, brush seedless jam evenly over the bottom.
Method for Cheesecake Filling
Reduce oven to 350°F.
Beat together the cream cheese and sugar.
Add lightly-beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
Spread this mixture over the jam.
Method for Topping
Combine the sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
Prepare the apples and toss with the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
Spoon over the filling, and sprinkle with almonds.
Bake in the preheated 350° oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until center is almost set.
Cool on a wire rack and then chill in the refrigerator.
When ready to remove the pan sides, slide a sharp knife between the crust and the sides of the pan around the entire pan.
When crust has been loosened, open the sides of the pan and carefully remove them.
I know you'll love this recipe for almond apple cheesecake, and when you're looking to add a traditional, comfort-food dessert to any meal, please give our Apple Crisp Recipe a try.
