Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with this delicious Apple Cider Cheesecake, featuring a buttery crust and a creamy filling infused with fresh apple cider and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 270g or 2 packed cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- 85g or 6 tablespoons butter melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 720g or 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 full fat cream cheese bricks 227g each
- softened and at room temperature
- 200g or 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 240g or 1 cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup reduced apple cider
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the digestive cookies or graham crackers with the melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix until well combined and press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a saucepan, heat the apple cider with mulling spices until it reduces by half. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, sour cream, and reduced apple cider, and mix until well combined.
- Add cinnamon, eggs, and flour to the mixture, and beat on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use fresh apple cider for the best flavor. This cheesecake can also be topped with caramel sauce or fresh apples for added appeal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Cheesecake, fall dessert, cheesecake recipe, American dessert