Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of Apple Cider Cheesecake, the perfect dessert to welcome autumn. This delightful cheesecake combines the flavors of fresh apple cider, reduced to a syrupy richness, with classic cream cheese for a dessert that is both refreshing and satisfying. Ideal for family gatherings or holiday celebrations, this impressive cheesecake not only looks stunning but also promises to be a crowd-pleaser. With its smooth texture and hints of mulling spices, it’s an unforgettable treat that pairs perfectly with coffee or is simply enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packed cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 bricks (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- Mulling spices
Instructions
- Boil apple cider with mulling spices until reduced to 1/3 cup.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a food processor, blend cookies into crumbs; mix with melted butter and press into an 8” springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F.
- In a stand mixer, blend cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth; add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and cooled reduced cider.
- Mix in eggs and flour until just combined.
- Pour filling into the crust; bake in a water bath for about 90 minutes until set.
- Cool gradually in the oven before chilling in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg