Baked Apple Brandy Cheesecake with Streusel Topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, ground walnuts, melted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Press the mixture onto the bottom and 1-1/2 inches up the sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the chunky applesauce, heavy cream, apple brandy, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Add the eggs and beat on low speed just until combined. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg until crumbly. Carefully sprinkle the streusel topping over the hot cheesecake. Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until the center is just set.

4. 4

   Cool the cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen, then cool for 1 hour longer. Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight before serving.