Description
A delightful dessert combining creamy cheesecake with the rich flavors of maple syrup and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar together. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the 1/4 cup of maple syrup and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top it with toasted pecans and drizzle with additional maple syrup.
Notes
For a richer maple flavor, increase the maple syrup to 1/2 cup. Always let the cheesecake cool in the oven to prevent cracks on the surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesecake, pecan, maple, dessert, holiday