Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Apple Butter Cheesecake. A perfect blend of sweet apple butter and velvety cream cheese on a graham cracker crust, topped with more apple butter and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup apple butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the topping (optional):
- ½ cup apple butter
- Whipped cream
- Crushed graham crackers or chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, apple butter, spices, and eggs. Pour over crust.
- Bake and chill: Bake until set, then cool in the oven and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Final touches: Spread more apple butter on top and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth texture.
- To prevent cracks, consider using a water bath while baking.
- Pair this cheesecake with spiced cider or coffee for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
