6 tb Unflavored gelatin
1 c Boiling water
2 lb Cream cheese — room
Temperature
2 c Confectioners’ sugar
1 c Heavy cream — lightly
Whipped
Crumb base:
2 c Graham cracker crumbs
2 tb Sugar
2 Red apples — cored, sliced
Chopped
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
Caramel topping
Grease a 12-inch springform pan and line bottom with waxed paper. In a
small bowl, dissolve gelatin in water and let it cool. Beat together
cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add
gelatin and beat until thoroughly mixed. Fold in heavy whipped cream
and turn mixture into prepared pan and chill. Blend together graham
cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Sprinkle mixture over chilled
cheese cake. Press crumbs into surface lightly. Turn cheesecake over,
crumb-side down and remove from pan. Top with chopped apples and
walnuts. Generously pour caramel sauce over the top.
Yields
4 Servings