Description
Apple Cider Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that embodies the flavors of fall, blending the tangy sweetness of fresh apple cider with a creamy cheesecake filling. This rich and luscious treat features a buttery graham cracker crust and is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive holiday gatherings. The unique flavor profile comes from reduced apple cider, enhancing each bite with an autumnal flair. Easy to make and sure to impress, this cheesecake is a must-try for anyone who loves seasonal desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 (227g) bricks of cream cheese
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- Mulling spices
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Reduce the apple cider with mulling spices in a large pot until thickened, about 1 hour; set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, grind cookies into crumbs and mix with melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar. Press into an 8” springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and reduced cider. Add eggs and flour; mix gently.
- Pour filling into crust in a water bath and bake for about 90 minutes until edges are set but center is wobbly.
- Cool gradually in the oven before chilling for at least 8 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 116g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg