Apple Cider Cheesecake Recipe
A decadent and flavorful Apple Cider Cheesecake recipe that combines the rich taste of apple cider with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for a special dessert.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 10 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust:
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers (270g)
- ½ cup butter, melted (113g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Filling:
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- Mulling spices
- 3 cream cheese bricks, softened (227g each)
- 1 cup brown sugar (220g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream (240g)
- 1/3 cup reduced apple cider from above
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Prepare the Reduced Cider: Boil the cider with mulling spices until reduced to 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Crust: Process cookies, butter, salt, and sugar in a food processor. Press into pan and bake.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and reduced cider. Mix in eggs and flour.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place pan in a water bath, pour in filling, and bake at 325 F for 90 minutes. Cool in the oven.
- Chill and Serve: Cool cheesecake on the counter, then refrigerate for 8 hours before serving.
Notes
- Honeycrisp cider adds a tart flavor to the cheesecake.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracking in the cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Apple Cider Cheesecake, Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe, Apple Cider Recipe