My Baba is well known for 3 of her culinary endeavours in our household. #1 – Perogies. #2 – Spaghetti and meatballs. I have no idea where a Ukrainian woman learned how to cook Italian food, but it was amazing. #3 – This Bavarian Cheesecake recipe. It is to die for. I remember every summer when Claudia, my Dad, my brother and I came back from our 3-week stints in Saskatchewan, Baba would have a big batch of spaghetti and meatballs and this dessert to welcome us home. It was so comforting and definitely worth sharing. Apples, cinnamon, cream cheese, crunchy walnuts and my own optional addition – caramel sauce. How can you possibly go wrong with this rich delight? You will win friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, and probably even world wars with this dessert. Trust me, it’s a winner.

Mix together vanilla, butter and sugar in a small bowl

Beat until creamy and blended

Blend in flour. Dough will be crumbly.

Spread on bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

Press down nicely.

Next mix cream cheese sugar together. Add vanilla and egg.

Mix well.

Spread evenly over crust.

I’m terrible at the “spread evenly part”. I needed Claudia’s assistance with this.

How sad, hey?

If you haven’t already, slice your apples.

Mix apples with sugar and cinnamon.

Delicious!

Spoon over cream cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Bake in a 375 degree fahrenheit oven for 45-55 minutes.

Cool on rack for 10 minutes.

Remove sides of springform pan and allow to cool completely.

Crunchy and soft at the same time.

Sweet cinnamon and cream cheese mixed with tart apples.

The picture above is how Claudia enjoys this decadent dessert.

I like to add a little caramel on mine!

You can’t resist…

And this is how my Dad enjoys his piece….

“Hot as summer, cold as winter”

Enjoy!

Bavarian Cheesecake
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
For the crust
  1. 1/2 cup butter
  2. 1/3 cup sugar
  3. 1/2 tsp vanilla
  4. 1 cup flour
For the filling
  1. 1 - 8oz package cream cheese
  2. 1 egg
  3. 1/4 cup sugar
  4. 1/2 tsp vanilla
For the topping
  1. 2 cups apples
  2. 1/4 cup sugar
  3. 1 tsp cinnamon
  4. 1/4 cup walnuts
Instructions
  1. Mix together vanilla, butter and sugar in a small bowl.
  2. Beat until creamy and blended.
  3. Blend in flour. Dough will be crumbly.
  4. Spread on bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
  5. Press down nicely.
  6. Next mix cream cheese sugar together. Add vanilla and egg. Mix well.
  7. Spread evenly over crust.
  8. Mix sliced apples with sugar and cinnamon.
  9. Spoon over cream cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  10. Bake in a 375 degree fahrenheit oven for 45-55 minutes.
  11. Cool on rack for 10 minutes.
  12. Remove sides of springform pan and allow to cool completely.
  13. Enjoy!
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10 Comments on Bavarian Cheesecake

  1. delectablefoodstuffs
    February 8, 2011 at 5:28 PM (14 years ago)

    Wow…I’ve never seen anything like this! It looks really amazing tho…might have to pick up some apples tomorrow morning!

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  2. Linda Kirton
    February 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM (14 years ago)

    OMG I can hardly wait to try this one!!

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  4. Miz Helen
    February 10, 2011 at 1:41 PM (14 years ago)

    Claudia,
    I sure am glad you brought this wonderful Bavarian Cheesecake to our gathering today. Oh my….it is awesome and I can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for bringing to Full Plate Thursday and please come back!

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  6. Liz
    February 10, 2011 at 9:40 PM (14 years ago)

    Oh wow! I don’t even like cheesecake all that much but this looks DIVINE!

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    • Claudia's Cookbook
      February 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM (14 years ago)

      Thanks Lisa! Sorry we missed this week’s Sweets for Saturday. I was out of town and couldn’t post it in time. Will post this recipe next week for sure 🙂 Thanks again!

      Reply
  8. Linda Kirton
    June 11, 2011 at 4:32 PM (13 years ago)

    Just tried Baba’s Bavarian Cheesecake Recipe. It’s to die for. Jim absolutely loved it, it’s at the top of my list now for favourite deserts! Instead of the walnuts I used crushed peanuts instead and topped it with ice-cream and caramel sauce mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……..Thanks Claudia for sharing!! Dara wanted to sign up so I subscribed her, thanks.

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  9. Claudia's Cookbook
    June 11, 2011 at 5:01 PM (13 years ago)

    Fantastic! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for signing up Dara as well 🙂

    Reply

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