Poison Apple Cheesecake
Poison Apple Cheesecake is a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and tart apples, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. This visually stunning dessert is perfect for Halloween parties or any special occasion, guaranteed to impress family and friends. With its unique sweet-tart flavor profile and glossy finish, each slice promises to be a showstopper at your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the remaining sugar and sour cream. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold in chopped apples and cinnamon into the cheesecake batter.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for one hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg