The Apple Danish Cheesecake is a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and sweet apple filling, all tucked into a nutty crust. Perfect for any occasion, the recipe will certainly impress your guests with its wonderful flavors and textures. Get ready to make a dessert that everyone will adore.
When it comes to ingredients, feel free to substitute the ground almonds with another nut or even flour if allergies are a concern. For a dairy-free option, try using a plant-based cream cheese. Fresh apples are ideal, but you could also use canned or frozen apples in a pinch, just be sure to drain excess liquid if using canned.
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Apple Danish Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- For the crust, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup ground almonds, and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.
- Shape the dough into a ball, placing it between two sheets of waxed paper. Roll it into a 10-inch circle and gently transfer it to a greased 9-inch springform pan, pressing it around the bottom and up the sides.
- Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes before adding the filling.
- For the filling, beat 1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar in a bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg and beat on low until just combined. Pour the mixture over the chilled crust.
- For the topping, in a separate bowl, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add 4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples and stir until evenly coated. Spoon the apple mixture over the cheesecake filling and sprinkle with 1/3 cup slivered almonds.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, until the cheesecake is set and the apples are tender.
- Once baked, cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen, then cool for an additional hour before refrigerating overnight. Remove the sides of the pan before serving.
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