Olive Garden Apple Praline Cheesecake
1 C. Graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. Sugar
2 Tbsp. Butter
APPLE MIX
1/4 C. Butter
1/2 C, Light brown sugar
2 lbs. Red delicious apples; peeled - cored, dice 1/2" pieces
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. Allspice
PRALINE TOPPING
1 1/2 C. Dark brown sugar
1/2 C. Butter - softened
1 C. Pecan pieces
APPLE CHEESECAKE
16 oz, Cream cheese - softened
1/2 C. Granulated sugar
3 large Eggs
1 C. Heavy whipping cream
Preparation:
CRUST-Melt butter. Stir in the crumbs and sugar until thoroughly blended.
Press into the bottom of a 9" spring form pan. Set aside. APPLE MIX-In
a Dutch oven, melt butter over low heat, add brown sugar, apples, cinnamon,
nutmeg and allspice. Simmer over low heat until apples are soft, but still
hold their shape. Cool mixture to room temperature and reserve.
TOPPING-In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together with a fork until
well incorporated. Reserve.
CHEESECAKE-In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream together sugar
and cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs
one at a time until smooth. Add the cream and continue beating until the
mixture is thick and creamy. Gently stir in the cooled apple mix by hand.
Pour into the prepared spring form pan. Spread praline topping over the
top. Bake at 350~ for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Allow cooling to room temperature
before removing the sides of the pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Garnish with whipped cream.
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