Applesauce Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. Mott's regular applesauce, divided
1 tsp. vanilla
9-inch graham cracker crust
1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs or chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and eggs until smooth.
Stir in 1 cup applesauce and vanilla. Pour into graham cracker crust.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is just set.
Gently spread remaining applesauce over cheesecake.
Cool.
Refrigerate several hours.
Just before serving, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
Garnish with fresh fruit if desired.
Makes 8 servings.