Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Step 2
   Reserve 3/4-cup of the LUCKY LEAF Premium Apple Pie Filling; set aside. Spoon remaining filling into the crust.

3. Step 3
   Beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; add eggs and mix well. Pour this over the pie filling. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, or until center of the cake is set.

4. Step 4
   Cool cake to room temperature. Mix the reserved pie filling and caramel topping in a small saucepan and heat for about 1 minute, or until spreadable. Spoon apple-caramel mixture over top of the cheesecake and spread evenly.

5. Step 5
   Decorate edge of the cake with pecan halves and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.