Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with our Apple Cider Cheesecake, a rich and creamy dessert that perfectly captures autumn’s essence. This delightful recipe features fresh apple cider and mulling spices, giving it a unique tangy twist that sets it apart from traditional cheesecakes. With its velvety texture and warm spice notes, this cheesecake is ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy evenings at home. Impress your guests with its stunning presentation and comforting flavor; they’ll be reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 bricks cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- mulling spices
- reduced apple cider (from above)
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider with mulling spices in a pot until thickened to about 1/3 cup. Cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Make the crust by mixing ground cookies, melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar until crumbly. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Lower oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth; mix in sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and reduced cider.
- Add eggs and flour gently; do not overmix.
- Pour filling into the crust and bake in a water bath for about 90 minutes until edges are set but center wobbles.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door slightly ajar before refrigerating for at least eight hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg