- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- FILLING:
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- TOPPING:
- 3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Combine the first four ingredients. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Pour over the crust. Combine topping ingredients; spoon over filling. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-65 minutes or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Cut into wedges with a serrated knife.