Description
A creamy apple cider cheesecake that captures the essence of autumn with its delightful flavors and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider (preferably unfiltered)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Apple slices and cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes and then let it cool.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the apple cider, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Gently add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- Pour the creamy mixture on top of the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggles when shaken gently.
- Let it cool at room temperature for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours—preferably overnight.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until you reach stiff peaks and spread over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with fresh apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, swap out the cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative and eggs for a flaxseed mixture. Consider using almond flour for a low-carb crust.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg