Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Apple Cider Cheesecake. This creamy dessert combines the rich flavors of fresh apple cider and spices, creating a unique treat that’s perfect for family gatherings or holiday celebrations. The luscious filling, made with cream cheese and sour cream, is nestled in a buttery crust of digestive cookies, resulting in a decadent dessert that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and make ahead of time, this cheesecake captures the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 bricks cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- Mulling spices
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Boil apple cider with mulling spices for about 1 hour until reduced to approximately 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse cookies until fine, then mix with melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar. Press into an 8” springform pan and bake for 10 minutes; allow to cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and cooled reduced cider; mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time and add flour; mix gently.
- Pour filling into cooled crust in a water bath and bake for about 90 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open; let cool for about 30 minutes before refrigerating for at least 8 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg