Description
Indulge in the flavors of autumn with this creamy Apple Cider Cheesecake. Each slice features a velvety filling infused with fresh apple cider, warm spices, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering, this cheesecake will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup apple cider (fresh)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream, apple cider, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggs one at a time until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for an hour. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Top with caramel sauce or sliced apples for added flavor. For variations, try adding a pinch of ginger or substituting different spices to suit your taste.