Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Apple Cider Cheesecake, a dessert that captures the essence of fall with every bite. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious filling infused with warm spices and fresh apple cider, this cheesecake is perfect for any occasion—be it Thanksgiving or a cozy weeknight treat. Its sweet-tart flavor profile will transport you to an autumn orchard, making it a memorable addition to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup apple cider
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and apple cider; mix until creamy.
- Pour filling over baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are firm but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg