Ingredients for Lemon Apple Cheesecake
- 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk
- 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
- 1 (1 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 ½ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
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How to Make Lemon Apple Cheesecake
- Chill 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk (slightly more than a 12 oz can; add regular milk if needed to reach this amount).
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin and 1 (1 ounce) package unflavored gelatin.
- Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Allow gelatin mixture to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat together 16 ounces cream cheese and ¾ cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 1 cup applesauce and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the cooled gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Refrigerate until the mixture begins to thicken (about 1-2 hours).
- Prepare the crust (see instructions below).
- In a large bowl, whip the thickened apple-gelatin mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add the chilled evaporated milk while whipping continuously.
- Continue whipping until the mixture is light, fluffy, and has approximately doubled in volume.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
- Sprinkle the top with ¼ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate sprinkles (optional).
- Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set completely.
- **Crust Instructions:**
- Grease a 7 or 8 inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter, and ¼ cup chopped walnuts.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared springform pan, forming an even crust. Approximately 2 inches up the sides.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
155g
Fat
61g
Carbs
22g
