Caramel Swirl-and-Apple Cheesecake

Caramel Swirl-and-Apple Cheesecake
This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains about 11g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 320 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up block nonfat cream cheese, salt, sundae syrup, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Place colander in a 2-quart glass measure or bowl. Line colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth, allowing cheesecloth to extend over edge of bowl. Spoon yogurt into colander. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; refrigerate 12 hours. Spoon yogurt cheese into a bowl; discard liquid. Cover and refrigerate.
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Preheat oven to 35
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Combine 1/4 cup sugar, margarine, and egg white in a bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until blended.
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4
Add crumbs and cinnamon; stir well. Firmly press mixture into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 350 for 10 minutes; let cool on a wire rack.
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Preheat oven to 30
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7
Combine brown sugar and orange juice in a large nonstick skillet; bring to a boil.
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Add apple; cook 8 minutes until apple is tender and liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
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Combine yogurt cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and next 5 ingredients (1/2 cup sugar through nonfat cream cheese) in a bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.
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10
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Spoon apple mixture into prepared pan.
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12
Pour cheese mixture over apples; top with 1/3 cup sundae syrup, and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
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13
Bake at 300 for 1 hour until almost set. Turn oven off; loosen cake from sides of pan using a narrow metal spatula or knife.
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14
Let cheesecake stand for 40 minutes in oven with door closed.
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15
Remove cheesecake from oven, and let cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
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Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons sundae syrup over top; garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score4
Dish TypesSide Dish
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