Maple Walnut Cheese Cake Recipe
by Leslee-Langlands | Jan 12, 2023
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 2
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chopped walnuts. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
Baking
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Topping Preparation
- 4
Prepare the topping
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts and maple syrup. Spread this mixture over the cooled cheesecake.
Chilling
- 5
Chill
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
