Description
Whipping up this apple cider cheesecake brings pure autumn comfort right to your table. Creamy, spiced, and packed with seasonal charm, this dessert turns your kitchen into a warm celebration of fall flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Spices and Liquid:
- ¾ cup fresh apple cider
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Crush 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and combine with ½ cup melted unsalted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even layer that covers the entire base.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 24 oz softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until completely smooth and free of lumps, approximately 3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate 1 cup granulated sugar into the cream cheese, mixing on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 cup sour cream, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and ½ tsp ground nutmeg until thoroughly blended and your batter looks uniform.
- Add 4 large eggs one at a time, gently mixing after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Carefully pour ¾ cup fresh apple cider into the batter, folding gently to distribute evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer the cheesecake batter into your prepared springform pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan to release any air bubbles.
- Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes, watching for the center to be slightly jiggly but not liquid when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, creamy cheesecake without lumps.
- Wrap the springform pan in foil before baking to prevent water from seeping in during a water bath for even cooking.
- For a deeper apple cider flavor, reduce the cider in a saucepan before adding to the batter, concentrating its essence.
- Gluten-free bakers can swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for the crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 456
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg