Apple-Almond Cheesecake

Name: Apple-Almond Cheesecake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 241 grams 1/2 7-ounce packages almond paste, crumbled; 237 milliliters sliced almonds, toasted; 1 kilograms large Jonagold apples (about , peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices; 680 grams packages cream cheese, room temperature; 4 larges eggs; 177 milliliters (packed) golden brown sugar; 237 milliliters graham cracker crumbs; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 0 teaspoons salt; 6 Tbsps sugar; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter

If $1.86 per serving falls in your budget, Apple-Almond Cheesecake might be an excellent vegetarian recipe to try. One serving contains 564 calories, 10g of protein, and 37g of fat. This recipe serves 12. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up salt, almonds, cream cheese, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Wrap bottom with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil.

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Wrap

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Mix all ingredients in medium bowl to blend, crumbling almonds slightly. Press mixture onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.

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Almonds

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Frying Pan

Bake until set, about 7 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.

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Combine almond paste, cream cheese, and sugar in processor; blend until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl, about 2 minutes.

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Almond Paste

Cream Cheese

Sugar

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Mix in eggs until just blended.

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Pour filling into crust.

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Crust

Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F and bake until center is set and top appears dry, about 45 minutes longer. Cool. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

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Wrap

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Toss apple slices with lemon juice in large bowl. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.

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Apple

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Add apples and sauté until golden and tender, stirring frequently, about 9 minutes.

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Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir to coat.

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Brown Sugar

Cinnamon

Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir until coated and glazed. Cool slightly.

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Run small sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Release pan sides. Arrange apples (warm or room temperature) in concentric circles atop cheesecake.

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Apple

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