Maple Cheesecake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Maple Cheesecake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines cream cheese, maple syrup and a graham cracker crust. This recipe brings together butter, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract to create a smooth, decadent cake. With just thirty minutes of preparation and forty minutes in the oven, this cheesecake is perfect for those seeking an elegant dessert that doesn't demand excessive time in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250 ggraham cracker crust
- 115 gbutter
- 200 gmaple syrup
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 500 gcream cheese
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 5 mlpure vanilla extract
- 5 gsalt
- 120 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160\u00b0C. Prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker, butter, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Press the mixture into a 20cm springform pan.
Tip: Use a flat-bottomed pan to ensure even baking.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer for this step.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and flour until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 4
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as this can cause the cheesecake to crack.
- 5
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to release the cheesecake, then let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Tip: Let the cheesecake cool completely to ensure even setting.
- 6
Once the cheesecake is cool, dust the top with confectioners' sugar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Tip: Serve chilled and enjoy!
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