No-Bake Apple Pie Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Graham Cracker Crust:

2. Step 2

   Heat oven to 375°F.

3. Step 3

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon.

4. Step 4

   Pour crumb mixture into 9-inch springform pan; press onto bottom and up side of pan.

5. Step 5

   Bake 12 min. or until browned. Allow crust to cool.

6. Step 6

   Cheesecake Filling:

7. Step 7

   In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and COOL WHIP in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer.

8. Step 8

   Add sugar, 1/3 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add cinnamon and continue to mix on medium speed until combined.

9. Step 9

   Pour filling into prepared crust in springform pan.

10. Step 10

    Refrigerate for at least 3-1/2 hours to set. (Cheesecake can also be refrigerated overnight to set.)

11. Step 11

    Apple Pie Topping:

12. Step 12

    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

13. Step 13

    Add chopped apples; cook for 6 to 8 min. or until tender, stirring often.

14. Step 14

    In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch, then pour over apples.

15. Step 15

    Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a slight boil, stirring frequently.

16. Step 16

    Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

17. Step 17

    Allow to cool for 5 min. Pour over prepared cheesecake.