How to make it

  • Prepare CINNAMON CRUST:
  • Combine first FOUR ingredients listed above and press on bottom and 1-1/2 inches up sides of 10-inch spring form pan.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until golden.
  • Set aside and allow to cool.
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  • Prepare CHEESECAKE FILLING:
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating well.
  • Add cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg, blending well.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until combined.
  • Stir in applesauce and cream.
  • Pour into cooled crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until center appears nearly set.
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  • ~meanwhile~
  • Prepare CRUMB TOPPING:
  • Combine last FIVE ingredients listed above until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle crumb topping over cake and bake 10 minutes more or until cake is just set.
  • Cool 5 minutes on wire rack.
  • Loosen sides of cake from pan.
  • Cool 30 minutes more.
  • Remove sides of pan.
  • Cover and chill thoroughly.

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  • mystty530 15 years ago
    I've made this twice now, its a wonderful cheesecake and a favorite of everyone at work. I love it
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  • debra47 16 years ago
    Love cheesecakes and I'm always eager to try a new one. I'll let you know how it is once I make it.
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  • soldiersmom82 16 years ago
    This sounds great! My husband loves cheesecake and I would love to surprise him with something like this!
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  • krumkake 16 years ago
    My fave cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory is the Apple Crumb one - your recipes sounds like a wonderful clone of it...thank you for the post!! This goes into the "must try" file for sure.
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