8 oz cream cheese
1 cup apple butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add apple butter, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
Carefully pour the cheesecake filling over the crust, smoothing out the top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually for about an hour.
Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Remove the sides of the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled with optional toppings.