APPLE-NUT CHEESECAKE

Crust:
1 cup (scant) graham cracker crumbs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts


Filling:
16 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
1 large apple, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Combine crust ingredients; pat into a 7-inch springform pan.

Beat sugars into cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Beat in eggs, whipping cream, cornstarch, and vanilla.
Beat for about 3 minutes on medium speed of a hand-held electric mixer.
Pour mixture into the prepared crust.
Combine apple slices with sugar, cinnamon and nuts;
Place topping evenly over the top of cheesecake.

Place the cheesecake on a rack (or "ring" of aluminum foil to keep it off the bottom of the pot) in the Crock Pot.

Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Let stand in the covered pot (after turning it off) for about 1 to 2 hours, until cool enough to handle.
Cool thoroughly before removing pan sides.

Chill before serving; store leftovers in the refrigerator.