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Apple Cider Cheesecake

Creamy Apple Cider Cheesecake That Screams Fall Flavor

This Creamy Apple Cider Cheesecake blends rich cheesecake with the tangy essence of apple cider, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 300 g Digestive Cookies or Graham Crackers Ground into a powder
  • 100 g Butter Melted
  • 1/4 tsp Salt To balance sweetness
  • 50 g Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness
For the Filling
  • 720 g Fresh Apple Cider Honeycrisp cider is preferred
  • 1 tbsp Mulling Spices Optional; include cinnamon, cloves, or allspice
  • 500 g Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 150 g Brown Sugar Light or dark works
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure extract for best taste
  • 240 g Sour Cream Full-fat recommended
  • 80 ml Reduced Apple Cider From boiled cider
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 30 g All-Purpose Flour Can be omitted for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Stand Mixer
  • Springform Pan
  • medium pot
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 720g of fresh apple cider with mulling spices for 30-45 minutes. Reduce to about 1/3 cup and cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grind digestive cookies or graham crackers into crumbs. Mix with melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Lower oven to 325°F. Blend cream cheese with brown sugar. Add sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and reduced cider until smooth.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Fold in flour until just combined.
  5. Pour filling into crust, place in a water bath, and bake for 80-90 minutes until edges are set.
  6. Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar for 30 minutes. Transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Chill before serving to enhance flavors.

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