Cinnamon Apple Chia Cheesecake with Brandy Cherry Topping

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Ingredients:

• Chia Seed Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup white chia seeds


• Cinnamon & Apple Filling:
• 24 oz container of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples


• Brandy & Cherry Topping:
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, almond flour, melted butter, and chia seeds until combined. Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract and cinnamon until creamy.
5. Fold in the diced apples. Pour the mixture over the crust and smooth out the top.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is almost set.
7. Remove from oven and let the cheesecake cool completely.
8. In a small saucepan, combine the dried cherries, brandy, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes syrupy.
9. Spread the cherry topping over the cooled cheesecake.
10. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.