Apple Cider Cheesecake
A creamy, spiced cheesecake infused with apple cider and topped with a cinnamon-apple glaze—perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6+ hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Apple Cider Reduction:
2 cups apple cider
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
For the Cheesecake Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup reduced apple cider (from above)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Optional Apple Cider Glaze:
½ cup apple cider reduction
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
1 tbsp butter
Instructions
Reduce the cider: In a saucepan, simmer apple cider with brown sugar and spices over medium heat until reduced to about ½ cup (20–25 minutes). Let cool.
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap with foil for a water bath.
Make the crust: Combine graham crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, flour, and ½ cup of the cooled apple cider reduction.
Pour filling over the crust. Tap to remove air bubbles.
Bake in a water bath for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
Optional glaze: Heat apple cider reduction in a small saucepan. Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Stir in butter and cool. Drizzle over cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Reducing the apple cider intensifies flavor—don’t skip this step!
Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or thin apple slices for added flair.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/apple-cider-cheesecake/
