This was a GREAT recipe and before I made it I did comparing to the other Apple Bavarian Torte (70 reviews) on this site. The main difference is the amount of "cheesecake like" center. THis recipe uses double the other, which makes it more like a cheesecake w/ apple pie filling on top than a bavarian torte (equal amounts of apple/filling). Next time I make this, a few changes: (1) make only 3/4 of this filling recipe (2) increase apples by 1 cup (3) add scant dash of fresh nutmeg to cheesecake batter (4) cook til center doesn't jiggle. Of note: I precooked the apples. Since I used granny smith (which I suggest, do not use red apples or red pie apples like McIntosh), they will take longer to get tender. I sliced 'em up thin and nuked them for 3 minutes in a covered glass dish. I drained them, then tossed in the cinnamon/sugar (to which I added 1 TB of flour b/c of apple moisture). Next time, I may add more flour. The apples weep considerably. As far as telling when it's done...I cooked mine for 70 minutes and it still jiggled in the middle slightly, which is how you should cook cheesecakes. I may cook it next time til there is no real jiggle, especially if I want to serve it within 2 hrs of cooling. the center was still mush. However, upon refrigeration the center was perfect. Lastly: this is usually served warmed or room temp. So if you refrigerate it b/c you baked ahead, then just let it sit out for a while on the counter or toss in a warm oven to heat up the apples.

There are few foods I enjoy more than cheesecake... this one might become one of those things. I make this all the time because it's so easy and everyone loves it! Try using granny smith apples... the more sour, the better.

I'm a professional chef and this is one of my favorite Fall desserts. Everyone I have served it to also adores it. It's creamy yet not too sweet. The crust is buttery and crisp. Yum!

Made this for my best friends birthday and everyone loved it. It's like the perfect blend of an apple pie and cheesecake.

Add raspberry jam between crust and cheese layer

Absolutely amazing! I made it for a pot luck and it was gone before any other dishes. Next time I plan on putting parchment paper in the bottom. Mine stuff a little and the crust was the best part!

Wow, awesome recipe! the crust was delicious. Really can't go wrong with this recipe. Used honey crisp apples, and it was super sweet and delicious. Texture was perfect, and lasted for several days in the fridge.

elegant & delicious. slice apples very thinly and arrange them in a pattern for a beautiful presentation. better eaten fresh than later

We thought this was pretty good. The only criticism is that the crust is too thick for a 9" pan. Next time, I will cut the crust in half and bake it that way.

This torte was delicious! Perfect for fall because of the apples, but would also work as a refreshingly cool summer dessert. Mine did take a very long time to set (I took it out of the oven at 90 minutes because apples began to burn)but that may be because I used reduced-fat cream cheese, which is what I had on hand. However, the end result was beautiful and tasty and received rave reviews!