Apple Streusel Cheesecake

Submitted by Rhonda J

"This is yummy & a nice change from the usual chocolate, cherry, etc. cheesecakes.The crust is a nice change also from the graham & chocolate ones. A tip that was listed is that you can make this ahead of time, pop it in the freezer,ready to serve for up to 3 months! Store right in the springform pan covered in plastic wrap and just thaw in the refrigerator when ready to use."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 1 9inch sprinfgform pan
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• Crust

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour

• Filling

• 3 apples
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 lemon juice, & rind

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened

directions

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. For the crust: Cream butter& sugar thoroughly, blend in flour.
3. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 inch up the side of a a greased 9 inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden.
5. For the filling: Peel, core& halve the apples.
6. Cut into 1/3 inch thick slices.
7. In frypan,melt sugar with butter over medium heat,cook apples for 3-5 minutes or just until tender (and lightly browned) but not mushy.
8. Add cream and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
9. Set aside.
10. In a large bowl beat cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth.
11. Beat in eggs one at a time until just blended.
12. Beat in sour cream,lemon rind& juice.
13. Using a slotted spoon arrange apples over crust,cover with cheese mixture.
14. For topping: Mix the ingredients until crumbly.
15. Sprinkle over filling.
16. Bake 45 minutes or until centre is just set.
17. Cool thoroughly at room temp.
18. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.