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Apple Cider Cheesecake

A delightful cheesecake infused with the comforting flavors of apple cider, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers (270g)
  • ½ cup butter (melted, 113g)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For the filling
  • 3 bricks cream cheese (227g each, softened and at room temperature)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (220g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream (240g)
  • ⅓ cup reduced apple cider (from above)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups fresh apple cider (honeycrisp cider is more tart!)
  • mulling spices (your fave mix)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the cider with the mulling spices in a large pot on high for about 1 hour, reducing it to a thick syrup (about 1/3 cup). Let it cool down.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a food processor, pulse the cookies until finely ground. Combine with melted butter, salt, and sugar until it resembles wet crumbs. Press this into an 8” round springform pan or a greased and lined cake pan.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool and chill.
  5. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
Filling
  1. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together the cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Scrape down the sides often.
  2. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and reduced cider, mixing until creamy.
  3. Fold in the eggs and flour just until combined.
Baking
  1. Place the cheesecake pan in a 13×9” pan filled with hot water.
  2. Pour your filling into the crust and bake for 90 minutes or until the edges look set and the middle still jiggles slightly.
  3. Shut off the oven but leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for about 30 minutes.
  4. Close the oven and let it cool for another 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven, allow to cool on the countertop, and then chill in the fridge for at least 8 hours before serving.

Notes

Serve plain or with toppings like whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or sautéed apples. Store leftovers wrapped in plastic in the fridge for about a week, or freeze slices for long-term storage.