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Apple Cider Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Apple Cider Cheesecake That Steals Fall!

Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Cider Cheesecake, Autumn Recipes, fall desserts, Holiday Desserts, No-Bake Cheesecake
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 10 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 360kcal
A creamy apple cider cheesecake that brings the essence of fall to your table with its unique and delicious flavor.
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Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • saucepan
  • springform pan
  • baking pan

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 cup Digestive Cookies or Graham Crackers Choose digestive cookies for a richer flavor.
  • ½ cup Butter Melted
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt A pinch enhances the sweetness.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.

For the Filling

  • 3 cups Fresh Apple Cider Opt for honeycrisp cider for tartness.
  • 1 teaspoon Mulling Spices Optional; includes cinnamon, cloves, or allspice.
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Room temperature, Philadelphia brand recommended.
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Adds richness.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For creaminess.
  • 1 cup Reduced Apple Cider Concentrated flavoring.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For warmth.
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature.
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour Stabilizes the cheesecake.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Pour 3 cups of fresh apple cider into a saucepan with optional mulling spices. Simmer over medium heat for about 1 hour until thick.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform or cake pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
  • In a stand mixer, beat softened cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and cooled reduced cider. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add flour.
  • Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 80-90 minutes, until edges are firm.
  • Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door cracked for 30 minutes. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 8 hours.

Notes

Top with caramel or fresh apple slices for presentation. Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg