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Autumn Cheesecake

Irresistible Autumn Cheesecake with Apple Goodness

Experience the perfect blend of creamy texture and spiced apple topping with this Autumn Cheesecake, ideal for your festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Gluten-free option available
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can use margarine or coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar recommended
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional
For the Cheesecake Batter
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Use vegan alternative if desired
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
For the Apple Topping
  • 3 cups Apples Granny Smith recommended
  • 1/4 cup Apricot Preserve Can use apple jelly or other preserves
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans Optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly, then combine with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Melt the butter and mix with crushed graham crackers, pecans, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into the pan.
  4. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time along with the vanilla.
  5. Arrange apple slices on top of the cheesecake batter.
  6. Bake for about 70 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  7. Melt apricot preserve and brush over apples once cheesecake cools.
  8. Chill the cheesecake for at least 5 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, use room temperature cream cheese and consider using a water bath to prevent cracks.

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