APPLE CARDAMOM CHEESECAKE

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Cakes, Fruit Desserts, Quick & Easy, For Kids, Vegetarian, Healthy
Keywords:	creamy, SMOOTH, rich, citrusy
Serves:	12
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients

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 medium	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

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Ellen Bales

Well Seasoned

Indianapolis, IN (pop. 6.5M)

Starwriter

Member Since Jun 2010

Ellen's Notes:

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.

Directions

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.

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.

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.

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.

Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.