Discover the Magic of Fall-Inspired Apple Cider Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this Apple Cider Cheesecake recipe. A creamy and luscious cheesecake infused with fresh apple cider and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- Mulled spices
- 3 bricks cream cheese softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup reduced apple cider
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1. Boil the cider with mulling spices for 1 hour until reduced to 1/3 cup. Cool.
- 2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 3. Pulse cookies in a food processor until ground. Add butter, salt, and sugar; pulse to combine.
- 4. Press crust mixture into a springform pan and bake.
- 5. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and cider; mix until creamy.
- 6. Add eggs and flour; beat until just combined.
- 7. Pour filling into crust. Bake for 90 minutes until set but wobbly in the center.
- 8. Cool in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate for 8 hours before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Chill thoroughly before serving for optimal texture.