Apple Normandy Cheesecake
Posted by: Elaine Mon, 14 Jun 2004, at 1:09 p.m.
 

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
Four 8-ounce packages cream cheese
2 cups sugar
8 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
6 Tablespoons applejack brandy
2 Golden Delicious apples

In a medium bowl mix the graham cracker crumbs and butter to moisten. Pack the crumbs on the bottom of and three-fourths of the way up the sides of 10-inch springform pan, and set aside.

In a large bowl mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer at medium speed until well mixed. Add the eggs one at a time until batter consistency, then add remaining ingredients, mixing slowly. Pour into the prepared pan. Place the springform pan in a shallow pan of water. Bake in a 300-degree oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Peel and core apples, and slice into half moons. Fan out top of the cheesecake. Bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Chill overnight.

Serves: 12 to 16

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