Hartness House Inn Apple Normandy Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust

• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Filling

• 32 ounces cream cheese, softened (4 8-ounce packages)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Applejack or 1/4 cup apple juice
• 6 apples, peeled and sliced (you need about 15 quarter-inch slices)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter; mix well to moisten.

3. 3

   Press in bottom and 3/4 of the way up the sides of a 10" springform pan; set to the side.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; mix at medium speed until well mixed.

5. 5

   Add eggs, one at a time, until of a batter consistency.

6. 6

   Add flour, cinnamon and brandy or apple juice; mix until combined and pour into prepared pan.

7. 7

   Bake for an hour.

8. 8

   Fan apple slices on top of the cheesecake; bake for an additional 25 minutes or until center is set.

9. 9

   Refrigerate overnight before serving.