Ingredients
1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup ground walnuts1/3 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup chunky applesauce3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/4 cup apple brandy or brandy3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg3 large eggs, lightly beatenTOPPING:3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, walnuts, butter and cinnamon. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the applesauce, cream, brandy, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients until crumbly. Carefully sprinkle over hot cheesecake. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until center is just set.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
