Description
Embrace the essence of autumn with this delightful Apple Cider Cheesecake. Its creamy filling, infused with spiced apple cider and nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, brings the warmth of fall to your table. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), diced
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, and apple cider; mix until fluffy.
- Gently fold in diced apples. Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar for an hour before chilling in the refrigerator overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg