Hartness House Inn Apple Normandy Cheesecake

Molly53's Note:

The Hartness House Inn, in picturesque Southern Vermont is located in historic Springfield in that state's renowned Green Mountains country. Overnight chilling time not included in preparation time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

Crust

• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup butter , melted

Filling

• 32 ounces cream cheese , softened (4 8-ounce packages)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup flour
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Applejack or ¼ cup apple juice
• 6 apples , peeled and sliced (you need about 15 quarter-inch slices)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter; mix well to moisten.
3. Press in bottom and 3/4 of the way up the sides of a 10" springform pan; set to the side.
4. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; mix at medium speed until well mixed.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, until of a batter consistency.
6. Add flour, cinnamon and brandy or apple juice; mix until combined and pour into prepared pan.
7. Bake for an hour.
8. Fan apple slices on top of the cheesecake; bake for an additional 25 minutes or until center is set.
9. Refrigerate overnight before serving.