Apple Butter Cheesecake: the elegant recipe for a no-bake dessert

This decadent apple butter cheesecake is a phenomenal no-bake recipe that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly creamy and laden with generous swirls of rich apple butter, it's a great easy dessert you can make in virtually no time, and all without ever having to use your oven. For the best flavor, make the apple butter yourself. If you're short on time, store-bought apple butter will do the trick, too. For a simple yet elegant dessert that's sure to impress, try this no-bake apple butter cheesecake recipe.

How to Make Apple Butter Cheesecake

Lightly spray a springform pan with cooking spray. Combine crushed graham crackers, cinnamon, and butter in a large bowl. Mix well so that the crushed graham crackers are evenly coated with butter.

Transfer the crumbs to your springform pan. Flatten them and form a crust, pressing the crumbs up the sides of the pan.

Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, beat to combine.

Pour the cream cheese mixture into the crust.

Using a tablespoon, add dollops of apple butter.

Take a spatula and gently swirl the apple butter.

Place in the fridge and leave to set until firm, about 6 hours.

Tips for Making Apple Butter Cheesecake

– Use store-bought or homemade apple butter in this recipe.

– Be light-handed when you're swirling the apple butter into the cream cheese filling. You don't want to touch the crust.

– Patience is key – don't be tempted to take your cheesecake out of the fridge before it's set. Give it at least 6 hours, or ideally, refrigerate it overnight.