Description
This Apple Cider Cheesecake blends the rich flavors of creamy cheesecake with the seasonal taste of apple cider, resulting in a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
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 (160°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the digestive cookies or graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar, then pulse until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a saucepan, reduce the fresh apple cider over medium heat until it thickens, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with brown sugar and salt until smooth. Add vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until combined.
- Add the reduced apple cider, cinnamon, eggs, and flour to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour. Remove and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh honeycrisp apple cider for a tart flavor. Always let the cheesecake chill fully for the best texture.
- 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, cheesecake recipe, fall dessert, apple dessert, sweet treat