Ingredients

1 1/2

cups graham cracker crumbs

2

tablespoons sugar

1/4

cup butter, melted

2

packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1/2

cup sugar

2

eggs

1

cup chopped unpeeled apple

3/4

cup caramel topping

Frozen whipped topping, thawed

1

medium apple, sliced, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and the butter. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. With spoon, fold in apples. Pour into crust-lined pan.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool 15 minutes. Run knife around edge of cheesecake; remove side of pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. Top individual servings with caramel topping, whipped topping and apple slice.