Things You'll Need:
- 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups canned apple pie filling
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
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Step 1
Preheat your oven 350 degrees F. In a bowl, mix together the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs. Use a spoon to press the mixture into a springform pan that has been greased. Bake the crust for 8 minutes and let cool. Set the crust aside.
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Step 2
Combine sugar, cream cheese, eggs and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. For best results, use an electric mixer. If mixing by hand, stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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Step 3
Pour the mixture onto the pie crust and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Baking time may vary depending on your oven. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for 2 1/2 hours to cool. Use a knife to free the edges of the cheesecake from the pan and remove the pan’s rim.
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Step 4
Spread the apple pie filling evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Finely chop the peanuts and sprinkle them onto the cheesecake. Drizzle the cake with caramel ice cream topping.
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Step 5
Serve immediately, or refrigerate until needed.
