Adapted from
Keebler Company
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Crust:
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1 cup
low-fat graham cracker crumbs
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3 tbsps
margarine
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3 tbsps
granulated sugar
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Filling:
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8 ozs
fat-free cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup
granulated sugar
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1 tbsp
lemon juice
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1/2 tsp
pure vanilla extract
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1/8 tsp
salt
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2 whole
eggs
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Topping:
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20 ozs
apple pie filling, chilled
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2 tbsps
walnuts, chopped and toasted
To prepare crust, combine crumbs, margarine, and three tablespoons sugar in a mixing bowl. Press mixture firmly in a 9" pie pan. Chill one hour, or until firm. Or, bake in a 375 oven for ten minutes or until edges are brown. Cool on rack before filling. Preheat oven to 325. Place crust on baking sheet; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, remaining sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs. Mix until smooth. Pour mixture into crust. Bake for 25 minutes or until inserted knife comes out clean. Spread filling evenly on top of cooled cheesecake. Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top.