Bavarian Apple Torte

Alright, gonna switch it up a little and throw in some baking... During apple season, THIS is what to make if you're going for something a little fancier than a simple apple pie. It has the same delicious apple-cinnamon-sugar mix, but the real surprise is the sweet cheesecake filling in the middle!

Bavarian Apple Torte

For Crust:
3/4 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Filling:
16oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (4-5 apples)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice

1. Combine crust incredients in medium mixing bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
2. In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Pour this mixture over crust and spread evenly.
3. Combine topping ingredients and mix thoroughly. Arrange sliced apple mixture as desired for presentation, and pour remaining liquid over top.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until center is set. Cool on wire rack, then refrigerate. Serve chilled.