Trader Joe’s Apple Cider Cheesecake
A delightful fall cheesecake made with apple cider and wholesome ingredients, capturing the essence of autumn in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup Protein Powder
- 12 oz Light Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Trader Joe’s Apple Cider
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Allspice
- 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the light cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese) and protein powder, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate apple cider and spices, blending until evenly mixed.
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup and mix again to taste.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour, then chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours before slicing.
Notes
Optionally, create a crumb crust with crushed graham crackers mixed with melted butter for added texture. Serve with toppings like caramel sauce or sautéed apples.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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