Apple Normandy Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Crust
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
Filling
32 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons Applejack
1 small apple, peeled and sliced

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0F In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well to moisten. Press crumbs in bottom and 3/4 way up sides of 10−inch spring−form pan. Set aside.
In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract; mix at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs one at a time until of batter consistency. Add flour, cinnamon and brandy or apple juice; gently mix until combined. Pour into crust−lined pan.
Bake for 1 hour. Fan apple slices on top of cheesecake; bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Refrigerate overnight before serving.