2 cups gingersnap cookies, crushed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup apple butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Whipped cream (optional) for topping
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed gingersnap cookies with the melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the back of a measuring cup or your fingers to firmly pack it down. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the powdered sugar, apple butter, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until well combined and creamy.
Spread the apple butter cheesecake filling over the prepared gingersnap crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture.
Once set, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Top with whipped cream if desired, and slice into wedges. Enjoy your delicious no-bake cheesecake!