| From the kitchen of Molly, Marion, Iowa |
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Prep Time: Approx. 30 minutes |
| Ingredients |
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
3 T. white sugar
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 t. vanilla extract
4 c. apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 c. white sugar
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. chopped pecans |
| Directions |
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix at medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla; pour filling into the baked crust.
In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Toss the cinnamon-sugar with the apples to coat. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes. With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, then remove the rim of pan. Chill cake before serving. |
| Comments |
Prep Time: approx. 30 Minutes.
Cook Time: approx. 1 Hour 10 Minutes.
Ready in: approx. 4 Hours .
Makes 1 - 9 inch springform (12 servings).
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