Caramel Apple Cheesecake

"A neat twist for an autumn dinner!"

Yield: 1 - 9 inch cheesecake.

1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
12 pecan halves
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Reserve 3/4 cup of apple
pie filling and set aside.
Spoon remaining pie filling into crust. In a large bowl, combine cream
cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth then add eggs and mix well.
Pour over apple filling in crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until center is
set. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
Mix reserved apple filling and caramel topping in a small saucepan. Heat
for about 1 minute. Arrange apple slices around outside edge of
cheesecake. Spread caramel sauce evenly over. Decorate with pecan halves
around edge. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill until ready to serve.

Source: <http://cake.allrecipes.com/az/CaramelAppleCheesecake.asp>


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