Caramel Apple Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS:

Crust:

• 2 c. Flour
• 1/2 c. Brown sugar
• 1 c. Butter, softened

Cheesecake Filling:

• 24 oz. Cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. Sugar, divided
• 3 lg. Eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla

Apple Mixture:

• 3 Apples, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg, optional

Streusel Topping:

• 1 c. Brown sugar
• 1 c. Flour
• 1/2 c. Quick oats
• 1/2 c. Soft butter

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°. Press crumbs from crust into a 9″x13″ pan. Beat cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar till smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla; stir. Pour over crust. Stir together apples, 2 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake 40-45 minutes or till set. Drizzle with caramel topping and cool. May use half batch of cream cheese filling. Serves 15-20 people.servings.