Description
Apple Cider Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that perfectly embodies the flavors of autumn. With a creamy filling made from reduced fresh apple cider, this cheesecake delivers a delightful balance of tangy and sweet notes, complemented by warming spices. Its smooth texture and stunning presentation make it an impressive centerpiece for any gathering or holiday celebration. The recipe is approachable for all skill levels, allowing you to create a gourmet experience in your kitchen. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with toppings like whipped cream, caramel sauce, or fresh apples for an unforgettable seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 cups fresh apple cider
- 3 bricks (227g each) cream cheese
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- Mulling spices
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Reduce the apple cider with mulling spices over high heat until syrup-like.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by processing cookies into crumbs, mixing with butter, salt, and powdered sugar; press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Lower oven to 325°F (160°C) and mix cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and reduced cider; mix well and incorporate eggs and flour just until combined.
- Bake in a water bath for about 90 minutes until edges are set and center wobbles slightly.
- Cool gradually in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg