Autumn Apple Cider Cheesecake
A creamy and dreamy cheesecake that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apple cider, perfect for fall celebrations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh apple cider, reduced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the Crust: Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool.
- Prepare the Apple Cider: Boil the apple cider in a small saucepan until reduced to half a cup. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add ¾ cup of sugar and mix until combined.
- Add Eggs and Cider: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add reduced apple cider, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Sweeten the Deal: Gently fold in the remaining sugar.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until set but jiggly.
- Cool Down: Let cool in the oven for an hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Notes
For serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle cinnamon on top. This cheesecake can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, apple cider, fall dessert, autumn recipes