Easy Apple Cheesecake

Posted 2013-02-16 by Krista Jewett ⇒ follow

Your friends and family will be impressed by this delicious and easy to make cheesecake! The pairing of cream cheese and apples is perfect and the caramelising of the top adds something special.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes (depending on oven)
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

Base
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour

Filling
250g package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Topping
2-3 apples (use MacIntosh, Pink Lady or Granny Smith)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Method

Base

Cream together butter, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer.

Blend in flour by hand or using the mixer.

Using your fingers, press onto the bottom of a 9" springform pan, then set aside.