Description
Creamy and indulgent, Apple Cider Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert for fall. This luscious treat combines the rich flavors of fresh apple cider with a hint of warm spices, creating a delightful experience perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. The buttery crust provides a satisfying crunch, while the velvety filling melts in your mouth. Whether served plain or adorned with whipped cream and caramel sauce, this cheesecake captures the essence of autumn in every slice. Impress your guests with this unique dessert that is surprisingly easy to make—ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 bricks cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- mulling spices and cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil apple cider and mulling spices in a pot until reduced to 1/3 cup; set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar in a food processor; press into an 8” springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F.
- Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth; add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and the cooled reduced cider.
- Add eggs one at a time followed by flour; mix just until combined.
- Pour filling into cooled crust; bake in a water bath for about 90 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating for at least 8 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg