Description
Creamy no-bake apple butter cheesecake brings autumn’s warmth to your dessert table with rich, spiced flavors. Silky filling nestled on a graham cracker crust promises comfort in each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
Binding/Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spice/Optional Ingredient:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter until fully incorporated, creating a compact base layer.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, ensuring an even, smooth surface.
- Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until creamy and soft, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Gently fold apple butter into the cream cheese, stirring consistently to achieve a uniform color and texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly to create a silky, sweet foundation.
- In a separate chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until it develops sturdy, voluminous peaks.
- Delicately fold whipped cream into the apple butter cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Pour the combined filling over the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set completely and develop rich flavors.
- Before serving, drizzle additional apple butter across the surface and sprinkle a light dusting of ground cinnamon for enhanced visual appeal and taste.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends easily.
- Chill the springform pan before pressing the crust for a firmer, more compact base that holds together perfectly.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain its airy texture and prevent deflating.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg