Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Apple Butter Cheesecake, a delightful dessert perfect for fall gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into pan.
- Mix Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, apple butter, spices, and salt.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust, bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven, then refrigerate.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought apple butter.
- Enhance with a caramel drizzle or chopped nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
