Praline apple cheesecake

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Ingredients Lbs. / Ozs. Method

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Graham cracker crumbs 7 1/2 oz.

Butter, melted 4 oz.

Combine.

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Neufchatel cheese, softened 1 lb. 8 oz.

Reduced fat sour cream 8 oz.

Sugar 6 oz.

Eggs 5 oz.

Combine. Mix at 1 st speed of 3-speed mixer until smooth.

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Cinnamon 1 oz.

Sugar 1 oz.

Nutmeg 1/2 oz.

Cornstarch 3/4 oz.

Combine.

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Granny Smith apples 1 lb. 4 oz.

Core, peel and slice thinly. Toss in spice mixture; fold into cheese mixture.

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Caramel topping 12 oz.

Chopped pecans 4 oz.

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Instructions:

Press graham cracker crumb mixture into bottom and sides of 1 O-in. springform pan. Bake at 375·F for 5 minutes. Pour half of batter into pre-baked crust. Pour 6 ozs. caramel over filling in zig-zag fashion. Top with remaining batter. Bake at 350·F until center is set, about 1 hour. Cool at least 1 hour. Top with remaining caramel and sprinkle with pecans.Yields one 10-in cheesecake or 12-16 slices.

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