Ingredients: Crust: 3 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter melted Filling: 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 1/4 cup all purpose flour 3 teaspoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons apple jack brandy or 1/4 cup apple juice 14 to 16 (1/4-inch) peeled apple slices Directions:1. Heat oven to 325 F. In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well to moisten. Press crumbs in bottom and 3/4 of the way up sides of 10-inch springform pan. Set aside. 2. In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; mix at medium speed until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time, until of batter consistency. Add flour, cinnamon and brandy or apple juice; gently mix until combined.Pour into crust-lined pan. 3. Bake at 325 F for 1 hour. Fan apple slices on top of cheesecake; bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Refrigerate overnight before serving. |