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Apple Cider Cheesecake

Apple Cider Cheesecake

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Cheesecake. This creamy dessert features a luscious filling made from fresh apple cider, combined with rich cream cheese and warming spices, making it a perfect treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home. The buttery crust holds everything together, while the addition of mulling spices elevates this classic cheesecake to new heights. Whether you’re serving it at a holiday dinner or simply enjoying a slice after dinner, this cheesecake is sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 3 cups fresh apple cider
  • Mulling spices
  • 3 bricks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup reduced apple cider
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Reduce fresh apple cider with mulling spices in a pot until thickened; set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the crust by mixing ground cookies with melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar; press into an 8” springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). In a mixer, beat softened cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and reduced apple cider; mix until creamy.
  4. Gently incorporate eggs and flour until just combined.
  5. Pour filling into cooled crust and bake in a water bath for about 90 minutes until edges are set but center wobbles slightly.
  6. Gradually cool in the oven for 30 minutes before chilling in the fridge for at least eight hours.

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