Apple-Pie Crust New York-Style Cheesecake with Whipped Cream Topping

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of apple pie crust mix
• 2 tbsp of sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter, melted


• 16 oz of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1 cup of sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract


• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp of sugar
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the apple pie crust mix, 2 tbsp of sugar and melted butter, stir until well combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch cheesecake pan. Set aside.


4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
5. Gradually mix in the eggs, one at a time.
6. Stir in the flour, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
8. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just a bit jiggly.
9. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.


10. To make the whipped cream, beat the heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp of sugar, and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
11. Serve the cheesecake, topped with whipped cream and apple pie filling or fresh apple slices, if desired.