Description
Creamy maple pecan cheesecake delivers a luxurious dessert experience that blends rich Canadian maple flavors with crunchy pecans. Silky smooth filling nestled in a graham cracker crust promises sweet indulgence you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 8-ounce (226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by combining graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 160C (325F) for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip cream cheese until velvety smooth, gradually incorporating sugar until achieving a creamy consistency. Gently fold in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sour cream, ensuring a uniform mixture.
- Introduce eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain a silky texture. Carefully pour the luxurious filling over the prepared crust.
- Position the cheesecake in the preheated oven, baking for 50-60 minutes until the center sets with a subtle wobble. Switch off the oven, leaving the door slightly ajar, and allow the cheesecake to rest for one hour.
- Refrigerate the cooled cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to achieve optimal firmness and flavor development.
- Create a decadent pecan topping by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Introduce pecans, brown sugar, and maple syrup, stirring occasionally until the nuts transform into a glossy, caramelized coating.
- Once the cheesecake has thoroughly chilled, generously distribute the toasted pecan mixture across the surface, ensuring an even, indulgent layer.
- Slice and serve, celebrating the harmonious blend of maple-infused creaminess and toasted pecan crunch.
Notes
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter, which incorporates too much air and can cause splitting during baking.
- Create a water bath by placing the springform pan inside a larger baking dish filled with hot water to ensure even, gentle heating and prevent surface cracking.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version of the dessert.
- Toast pecans separately before adding to the topping to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex, deeper taste profile.
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg