Apple Butter Cheesecake Recipe
This creamy Apple Butter Cheesecake features a spiced graham cracker crust paired with a smooth cream cheese filling swirled with flavorful apple butter. A no-bake, refrigerated dessert perfect for fall or anytime you want a rich, fruity treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups (204 g) graham cracker crumbs (12–13 full sheets, crushed)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (476 g) heavy cream
- ¾ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (120 g) apple butter
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Spray an 8-inch springform pan evenly with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the cheesecake releases easily after chilling.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and mix with a fork until all crumbs are coated with butter, which will help bind the crust together.
- Press crust into pan: Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared springform pan. Using your hand or the bottom of a glass, firmly pat the crumbs flat and press them up the sides of the pan to form an even crust. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar on medium speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add cream and lemon juice: Pour in the heavy cream and fresh lemon juice, then beat the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Assemble cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese filling into the chilled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Swirl apple butter: Drop large dollops of apple butter onto the cheesecake filling. Use a knife or offset spatula to gently swirl the apple butter through the filling, creating decorative patterns without scraping the crust.
- Chill to set: Place the assembled cheesecake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours, or until the filling is firm and thoroughly cold, before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream to achieve a creamy texture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- You can prepare this cheesecake up to 1 day in advance; keep refrigerated tightly covered.
- Serve chilled and slice with a warm knife for clean slices.
- Apple butter swirls add flavor and visual appeal but do not fully incorporate into the batter.
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