Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful delight of Apple Butter Cheesecake. A perfect blend of creamy cheesecake with the warmth of apple butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
- Mix Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs (one at a time), apple butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes until almost set. Cool in oven with door cracked, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, consider a pecan crumble topping.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
