Caramelized Apple Cheesecake
Recipe Create By:
Washington Apple Commission.
This no-bake cheesecake is easy to prepare and a great dessert to share with family and friends. Smitten apples give it that fresh flavor and crunch, leave the peel on for extra texture and fiber!
Serves 6 people
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Serves 6 people -
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2 1/2 cups biscuits, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup cream cheese
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 sheets gelatin
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp pink salt
2 Smitten apples, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup caramel sauce
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To prepare the base:
1 - Mix biscuit crumbs with melted butter. Press into an 8” round pan. Smooth the top and chill for 2 hours.
To prepare the filling:
1 - In a mixing bowl add cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Mix using an electric mixer on medium to high speed.
2 - In a separate bowl whisk heavy cream until light and fluffy. Fold in whipping cream and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Continue to mix until well incorporated.
3 - Melt the gelatin in a double boiler adding one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Pour the gelatin mix into the cream cheese mixture. Blend well.
4 - Spread the mixture on top of the chilled biscuit base. Freeze for 1 hour. Remove from freezer and arrange apple slices on top. Drizzle with caramel sauce upon serving. Garnish with toasted pecans.