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Apple Cider Cheesecake Recipe

Apple Cider Cheesecake Recipe
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This Apple Cider Cheesecake combines the cozy flavors of spiced apple cider with creamy, rich cheesecake for a perfect autumn dessert. The crust is made from crunchy digestive cookies or graham crackers, while the filling is infused with warm mulling spices and a reduced apple cider syrup, giving it a unique, tangy twist. Baked to perfection and chilled overnight, this cheesecake is creamy, flavorful, and an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups digestive cookies or graham crackers (270g)
  • ½ cup butter, melted (113g)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Apple Cider Reduction

  • 3 cups fresh apple cider (preferably Honeycrisp for a tart flavor)
  • mulling spices (such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and star anise)

Filling

  • 3 bricks cream cheese, softened and at room temperature (227g each)
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Boil the apple cider with mulling spices in a large pot over high heat for about 1 hour, until it thickens into a syrup and reduces to around ⅓ cup. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
  3. Make the Crust: In a food processor, pulse the digestive cookies or graham crackers until finely ground. Add melted butter, salt, and powdered sugar, then pulse until the mixture forms wet crumbs.
  4. Press and Bake the Crust: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch round springform pan wrapped with foil or a similarly sized cake pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator.
  5. Lower Oven Temperature: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) for baking the cheesecake filling.
  6. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and brown sugar until completely smooth and lump-free, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
  7. Add Remaining Filling Ingredients: Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and cooled reduced apple cider. Beat again until the mixture is creamy, scraping the sides as needed.
  8. Incorporate Eggs and Flour: Add the eggs one at a time along with the all-purpose flour, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  9. Prepare Water Bath: Place the cheesecake pan into a larger 13×9-inch baking pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan to create a water bath.
  10. Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the prepared filling into the chilled crust. Bake for approximately 90 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly when gently shaken.
  11. Cool in Oven: Turn off the oven and crack open the oven door using a wooden spoon wedge. Let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 30 minutes to prevent cracking.
  12. Further Cooling: Close the oven door and allow the cheesecake to cool inside for an additional 15 minutes.
  13. Chill Before Serving: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool completely on the counter. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving to let flavors meld and texture set.

Notes

  • Using Honeycrisp apple cider adds a delightful tartness that balances the sweetness of the cheesecake.
  • Mulling spices can be adjusted based on preference; typical blends include cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.
  • Be careful not to overbeat the eggs to keep the cheesecake creamy and avoid cracks.
  • Wrapping the springform pan with foil is essential to prevent water from seeping into the crust during the water bath baking.
  • For best results, prepare the cheesecake a day ahead to allow it to chill thoroughly.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, place cookies in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

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