*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Dutch Apple Brandy Cheesecake

Recipe By     : Bett Homes and Gardens, Prize Tested Recipe, Bob
Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Spirits                          Cheesecakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Cinnamon Crust:
   1 1/4  c             Graham cracker crumbs
     1/3  c             Walnuts or pecans -- groun
     1/3  c             Butter -- melted
     1/2  ts            Ground cinnamon
                        Filling:
  32      oz            Cream cheese -- softened
   1      c             Sugar
   3      tb            Apple brandy
   1      ts            Ground cinnamon
     1/2  ts            Vanilla
     1/8  ts            Ground nutmeg
   4                    Eggs
   1      c             Chunk style apple sauce
     1/4  c             Whipping cream
                        Crumb Topping:
     3/4  c             Brown sugar -- packed
     3/4  c             Flour
     1/3  c             Butter -- melted
     1/2  ts            Ground cinnamon
     1/4  ts            Ground nutmeg

Prepare Crust:

Combine all ingredients and press on bottom and 1-1/2" up sides of
10" springform pan. Bake in a 350°F oven about 10 minutes or until
golden. Cool.

Filling:

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add brandy, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. Blend well. Add eggs, one
at a time, beating just until combined. Stir in applesauce and cream.
Pour into cooled crust. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes or until center
appears nearly set.

Meanwhile, Prepare Crumb Topping:

Combine all ingredients and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over cake.

Bake for 10 minutes more or until cake is just set. Cool for
5 minutes on wire rack. Loosen sides of cake. Cool for 30 minutes.
Remove sides of pan. Cover and chill well.


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