Olive Garden Apple Praline Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

OLIVE GARDEN APPLE PRALINE CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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WALDINE VAN GEFFEN
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CRUST
1 c Graham cracker crumbs
2 tb Sugar
2 tb Butter
APPLE MIX
1/4 c Butter
1/2 c Light brown sugar
2 lb Red delicious apples -- peeled
Cored, dice 1/2" pcs
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Allspice
PRALINE TOPPING
1 1/2 c Dark brown sugar
1/2 c Butter -- softened
1 c Pecan pieces
APPLE CHEESECAKE
16 oz Cream cheese -- softened
1/2 c Granulated sugar
3 lg Eggs
1 c Heavy whipping cream

CRUST-Melt butter. Stir in the crumbs and sugar until
thoroughly blended. Press into the bottom of a 9"
springform pan. Set aside. APPLE MIX-In a Dutch oven,
melt butter over low heat, add brown sugar, apples,
cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Simmer over low heat
until apples are
soft, but still hold their shape.
Cool mixture to room temperature and reserve.
TOPPING-In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together
with a fork until well
incorporated. Reserve.
CHEESECAKE-In a large bowl with an electric mixer
cream together sugar and cream cheese on medium speed
until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at
a time until smooth. Add the cream and continue
beating until the mixture is
thick and creamy. Gently stir in the cooled apple mix
by hand. Pour into the
prepared spring form pan. Spread praline topping over
the top. Bake at 350~ for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Allow
to cool to room temperature before removing the sides
of the pan. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish
with whipped cream. Source: The Olive Garden.

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