1 ½ cups gingersnap cookies, crushed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup apple butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Prepare the Gingersnap Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingersnap cookies with melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes to set.
Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Add the Apple Butter: Carefully fold in the apple butter, mixing until fully combined.
Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Combine Both Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the apple butter and cream cheese mixture until blended smoothly.
Fill the Crust: Pour the filling into the prepared gingersnap crust, smoothing it out with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
Serve: Once set, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Slice and serve chilled.