Bavarian Apple Cheesecake

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Bavarian Apple Cheesecake

Recipe By : BHG, Prize Tested Recipes /Bob b1744@AOL.com
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Apples Cheesecakes
Cream Cheese Desserts
Nuts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-CRUST-
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon shortening
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
-FILLING-
4 cups cooking apples -- peeld/cored/sliced
16 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
-TOPPING-
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds

In a medium mixer bowl, beat the first 1/3 c. sugar, margarine or butter,
shortening and 1/4 tsp. vanilla on medium speed of an electric mixer until
combined. Blend in flour and salt until crumbly. Pat onto the bottom of a 9"
springform pan. Set aside.
Place apple slices in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Cover with
foil. Bake in a 400 F. oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling, in a
large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese, the 1/2 cup sugar and the 1/2 tsp.
vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs, all at once,
beating on Low speed just until combined. Pour into dough-lined pan. Arrange
warm apple slices atop filling. combine the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and
cinnamon. Sprinkle filling with sugar mixture and the almonds. Bake in a 400
F. oven for 40 minutes. or until golden. Cool. Remove sides and place cake on
a serving plate. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours before serving.

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NOTES : Recipe submitted by Christine A. Purich, Indianapolis, IN
Per serving; 293 cals., 20 g. fat, 42 mg. chol.