Description
Experience the flavors of fall with this indulgent Apple Cider Cheesecake. Creamy and rich, this dessert features a luscious blend of reduced fresh apple cider and warm mulling spices, delivering a delightful tangy sweetness that makes it perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. Its impressive presentation and velvety texture will wow your guests, while its straightforward recipe ensures bakers of all skill levels can create this autumn delight in no time. Serve it with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or spiced nuts for a truly memorable treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 bricks cream cheese
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- Mulling spices
Instructions
- Prepare the apple cider reduction by boiling cider with mulling spices until thickened, about 1 hour. Cool and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Make the crust: Pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground; mix with melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar. Press into an 8” springform pan and bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and reduced cider; mix until creamy. Then add eggs and flour gently; avoid overmixing.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath at 325°F for at least 90 minutes until edges are set but center wobbles slightly.
- Let cool in the oven for about 45 minutes before refrigerating for at least 8 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fall
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg