Apple Butter Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake infused with the warm flavors of apple butter, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup apple butter
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until slightly golden. Allow it to cool.
- Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
- Whip the cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Incorporate the apple butter: Fold in the apple butter until evenly distributed for a marbled effect.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and smooth the top. Swirl with a toothpick if desired.
- Chill the cheesecake: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes, or overnight if possible.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the springform pan sides, slice the cheesecake, and serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of apple butter on top.
Notes
For innovative variations, consider swapping apple butter for pumpkin puree, adding a chocolate drizzle, or making it dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, apple butter, dessert, fall flavors