FORT MILL, S.C. (CN2 TODAY) Looking to step out of your comfort zone when it comes to cooking? Try a class at The Foodie School in Fort Mill!
On this week’s Local Eats and Treats we are at The Foodie School learning a tasty Thanksgiving dessert.
The recipe is below.
Maple Apple CheesecakeĀ
IngredientsĀ
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbsĀ
- 3 tablespoons white sugarĀ
- Ā½ teaspoon ground cinnamonĀ
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, meltedĀ
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softenedĀ
- Ā¾ cup white sugarĀ
- 3 eggsĀ
- Ā¾ teaspoon vanilla extractĀ
- Ā¼ teaspoon maple flavoringĀ
- 4 cups apples – peeled, cored and thinly slicedĀ
- Ā½ cup white sugarĀ
- Ā½ teaspoon ground cinnamonĀ
DirectionsĀ
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.Ā
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Mix at medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla and maple flavoring; pour filling into the baked crust.Ā
In a small bowl, stir together 1/3-cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Toss the cinnamon-sugar with the apples to coat. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer.Ā
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes. With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, and then remove the rim of pan. Chill cake before servingĀ