Ingredients for - Apple Brandy Cheesecake

1. 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
2. 1/3 cup ground walnuts
3. 1/3 cup butter, melted
4. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5. Filling:
6. 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
7. 3/4 cup sugar
8. 3/4 cup chunky applesauce
9. 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
10. 1/4 cup apple brandy or brandy
11. 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13. 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
14. Topping:
15. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
16. 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
17. 1/3 cup butter, melted
18. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
19. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How to cook deliciously - Apple Brandy Cheesecake

1 . Stage

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, walnuts, butter and cinnamon. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

2 . Stage

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the applesauce, cream, brandy, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes.

3 . Stage

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients until crumbly. Carefully sprinkle over hot cheesecake. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until center is just set.

4 . Stage

Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.