Description
Apple Cider Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that beautifully encapsulates the flavors of fall. This creamy cheesecake features reduced fresh apple cider, which brings a delightful tang and warmth to each bite. The rich cream cheese base is perfectly complemented by hints of mulling spices, making it an ideal treat for Thanksgiving, cozy family gatherings, or simply a sweet indulgence with your favorite coffee. With its elegant presentation and versatile serving options, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 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 the apple cider with mulling spices in a large pot until reduced to about 1/3 cup. Allow to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare the crust by grinding cookies with melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar in a food processor. Press into an 8-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and reduced cider. Add eggs and flour; mix until just combined.
- Pour filling into cooled crust, bake in a water bath for approximately 90 minutes until edges are set but center is wobbly.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked before refrigerating for at least eight hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. For added flavor, consider topping with caramel sauce or fresh apple slices. This cheesecake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.