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Apple Pie Cheesecake in a Ginger Crust


Crust

10 ounces dry gingersnap cookies

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

3 tablespoons butter

4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped

3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped

1/2 cup raisins

16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

4 eggs

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

For the crust: Pulse cookies, sugar and melted butter in a food processor to a uniform, mealy

consistency. Press into a lightly greased 9−inch springform pan. Chill while making the filling.

Filling: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the butter, apples and raisins. Stir frequently

for 10 minutes.

In a food processor, purée the cream cheese, eggs, milk, sugar and spices. Transfer the mixture to a

bowl and add the cooked apples. Stir to combine.

Pour the filling into the crust and bake until the center of the cheesecake registers 150 degrees on an

instant−read thermometer, about 40 to 45 minutes.

Cool on a rack for 1 hour before releasing the pan's spring and removing the collar. Cool another

hour, then transfer to a serving plate.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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