Description
A delightful fall recipe for Apple Butter Cheesecake that combines the flavors of apple butter and spices in a creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar, stirring until the mixture resembles wet sand. Firmly press this mixture into the base of the springform pan to create an even crust layer.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Gradually incorporate 1 cup of sugar and the vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing on low speed just until each is incorporated.
- Gently mix in the apple butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is uniform. Carefully fold in the sour cream until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Once done, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for about an hour to cool gradually.
- After cooling, transfer the cheesecake to a wire rack to reach room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, or overnight for best results before serving.
Notes
- For an indulgent twist, consider swirling in some caramel sauce into the cheesecake batter before baking.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon for an added festive flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 6g