Description

Apple Cider Cheesecake is a creamy, spiced dessert with a graham cracker crust, apple cider-infused filling, and a sweet apple cider glaze—perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 large eggs

3/4 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/3 cup)

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the apple cider glaze (optional):

1/2 cup apple cider

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
Reduce apple cider by simmering until it reaches about 1/3 cup. Set aside to cool.
Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugars and beat until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, then stir in reduced cider, sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until smooth.
Pour filling over crust and smooth top.
Bake in water bath for 55–65 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
Chill in refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
For glaze, simmer cider and sugar, whisk in cornstarch slurry, add cinnamon, and let cool before spooning over cheesecake.

Notes

Swirl caramel sauce into filling for added flavor.

Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.

Top with sautéed apples for a rustic look.

Add chopped apples to filling for texture.

Bake in muffin tins for mini cheesecakes.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 115mg