Description
Indulge in the flavors of autumn with this creamy Apple Cider Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With its rich, velvety texture and tangy notes from reduced apple cider, this cheesecake is an instant classic for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, you can make it ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you spend more time with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 bricks cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Boil the apple cider with mulling spices in a pot on high heat for about an hour until it thickens into syrup.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Blend the cookies into crumbs, mix with melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar, then press into an 8” springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. In a mixer, combine cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and reduced cider mixture.
- Mix in eggs one at a time and fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour filling into the crust and bake in a water bath for approximately 90 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Allow to cool gradually in the oven with door cracked before refrigerating for at least eight hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg