Apple-Pecan Cheesecake

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

6 HRS 10 MIN

Servings

16 Servings

Combine the classic flavors of apple and pecan pies with a luscious cheese cake to make our scrumptious Apple-Pecan Cheesecake. Complete with notes of ...

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2

    cups

    graham cracker crumbs

  • 1/4

    cup

    butter, melted

  • 2

    tbsp

    brown sugar

  • 4

    pkg

    (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

  • 1-1/2

    cups

    packed brown sugar, divided

  • 1

    tsp

    vanilla

  • 1

    cup

    sour cream

  • 4

    eggs

  • 3

    Granny Smith apples, peeled, chopped

  • 3/4

    cup

    chopped pecans

  • 1

    tsp

    ground cinnamon


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 325°F.

  2. Step 2

    Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix graham crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar; press onto bottom of prepared pan.

  3. Step 3

    Beat cream cheese, 1 cup brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust. Combine apples, nuts, cinnamon and remaining sugar; spoon over cream cheese batter.

  4. Step 4

    Bake 55 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve.