Description
Apple Butter Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall in every creamy bite. With a luscious layer of spiced apple butter swirled through velvety cream cheese, this cheesecake is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Its warm, inviting aroma will fill your kitchen, making it a cherished recipe for family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup apple butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden and let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple butter; mix until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed to avoid lumps.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour before removing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg