Olive Garden Apple Praline Cheesecake

nascarmom's Note:

I usually am requested to make this for Superbowl gatherings. It is really good and very different from a standard cheesecake. Can't remember where I got this recipe from.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.0 cheesec ...

Graham Cracker Crust

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Apple mix

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 lbs red delicious apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Praline Topping

• 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup pecan pieces

Cheesecake filling

• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs with the 2 T sugar and 2 T melted butter.
2. Press into a 9" springform pan.
3. In a dutch oven or saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over low heat and add apples, sugar and spices. Simmer until apples are soft but hold their shape. Cool.
4. Mix together praline topping ingredients and set aside.
5. Beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat eggs in one at a time. Add cream and be at until thick and creamy.
6. Gently stir in apple mix.
7. Pour into springform pan. Spread praline topping over cheesecake and bake 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until set.

Reviews

[MsMargo]

I made this cheesecake to take to our family Thanksgiving Dinner and it was a big hit. This cheesecake was the first to go. I should have made two.