Almond Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Almond Apple Cheesecake Recipe

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • FILLING:
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  1. In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan; prick with a fork. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until soft but set. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. Carefully spread jam over crust. For filling, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat just until blended. Spread over jam. For topping, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Add apples and toss to coat. Spoon over filling. Sprinkle with almonds.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.