Description
A creamy and delicious apple cider cheesecake that combines the flavors of fall with a rich, smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and flour.
- Gradually add this mixture to the cream cheese mixture, blending until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of caramel sauce to the cheesecake batter.
- You can also top the cheesecake with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving for an extra touch.
- If you prefer a spiced crust, try adding 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the graham cracker crust mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 6g