Apple Pie Cheesecake
Description
This unique hybrid dessert recipe combines a mascarpone-based cheesecake with homemade apple pie topping.
Ingredients
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2/3 (16 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
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1 1/4 sticks butter, melted
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2 large apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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2 1/2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
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1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
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2/3 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 eggs
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
2
Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter in a large bowl to create a grainy mixture. Reserve 1/4 cup and distribute remaining crust evenly onto the base of the prepared springform pan. Set aside.
3
Combine apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl and toss to coat. Set aside.
4
Combine cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mix using an electric mixer. Add eggs 1 at a time. Beat until well integrated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour filling into the crust-lined pan and smooth using a spatula.
5
Arrange apple slices on top of filling in a circular "deck of cards" arrangement. Sprinkle reserved crust mixture on top.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to firm up, apples soften, and center remains jiggly, 30 to 40 minutes.
7
Cool for 6 to 8 hours before serving.