apple cardamom cheesecake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Thought this sounded intriguing so I just had to pinch it from Kroger's recipe website, and the photo as well. I can't wait to try it! As long as my delivery company keeps me in apples, it should be no problem.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients For apple cardamom cheesecake

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground cardamom
  • GLAZED APPLES:
  • 4 md
    apples, peeled and cored
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground cardamom
  • FILLING:
  • 2 pkg
    (8 oz.ea.) cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 4
    eggs

How To Make apple cardamom cheesecake

  • 1
    For the crust: Mix all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Press firmly onto the bottom and 1 inch up the side of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • 2
    For the glazed apples: Cut the apples into thin slices (about 1/4 inch thick). Add remaining ingredients to apples in a large skillet. Cook on medium heat 5 to 10 minutes or until apples begin to caramelize, turning frequently. Arrange apples atop the crust.
  • 3
    For the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an 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 one, just until blended. Spoon evenly over apples.
  • 4
    Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 60 to 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 around rim of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • 5
    Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.
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