Apple Butter Cheesecake Recipe
This Apple Butter Cheesecake recipe features a spiced graham cracker crust, a rich cream cheese filling with apple butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with even more apple butter. It’s a creamy, flavorful dessert that celebrates the warm, spiced flavors of fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (including cooling and refrigeration)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling Ingredients:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup apple butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Topping Ingredients:
- ¾ cup apple butter
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Sliced apples (optional)
- Caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter, then press into a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- Mix in apple butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, then pour filling over crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
- Spread apple butter over the cheesecake, refrigerate, and garnish with whipped cream, apples, and caramel if desired.
Notes
- Allow cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating for best results.
- Adjust spices based on your preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
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