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Maple Cheesecake

[heart_this] · Mar 12, 2009 · 71 Comments

Maple Cheesecake

Maple has been on my mind a lot lately and I have been looking for new ways to enjoy it. While I was going through my bookmarked maple recipes I came across one for a maple cheesecake from Not Quite Nigella and I had to make it immediately. Cheesecake has to be one of my favorite desserts and combining it with the flavour of maple sounded like a great idea! I started out with my standard cheesecake recipe and pretty much just replaced the sugar with maple syrup. An equal amount of maple syrup is not as sweet as sugar but I knew that I was going to drench the cheesecake with more maple syrup when I ate it so I did a straight up replacement. My apartment was filled with the an amazing cheesecake and maple flavour while it was baking and that built up my anticipation even more. So much so that I ate the first one when it had cooled just enough to eat. The maple cheesecake drenched in maple syrup was so good! The still warm from the oven cheesecake was nice and light and fluffy and creamy and good! The maple syrup soaked into the crust and into the cheesecake infusing every mouthful with intense maple flavour. It was pure delight! I ate the second one cool from the fridge and it was more dense and creamy the way I normally like my cheesecakes and it was just as good. I served the second one with some maple whipped cream for even more maple enjoyment.

Maple Cheesecake

Maple Cheesecake

Maple Cheesecake

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, maple syrup and butter.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of two 4 inch spring form pans.
  3. Mix the cream cheese and maple syrup.
  4. Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the mixture into the spring form pans.
  6. Bake in a preheated 325F/170C oven until it is set, about 45-60 minutes.
Note: This recipe makes enough for 2 4 inch spring form pans. Triple the recipe for an 8 inch spring form pan and quadruple the recipe for a 10 inch spring form pan.
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Comments

  1. Rita says

    March 12, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    Oh Kevin, this look sooooo good! I am bookmarking it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    March 13, 2009 at 12:42 am

    Yikes! That looks so delicious and decadent I’ll have to save it for when I finally have the willpower to starve for a week beforehand. You must have crazy metabolism to make TWO of these.

    Reply
  3. VeggieGirl says

    March 13, 2009 at 12:43 am

    HOLY YUM, FOR SURE!!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2009 at 12:45 am

    What a nice little cheesecake – perfect size for date night.

    Reply
  5. Heather says

    March 13, 2009 at 12:46 am

    you’re killing me with all of your amazing maple posts! this sounds so, so delicious!! mmmmm.

    Reply
  6. Daziano says

    March 13, 2009 at 12:46 am

    Now this looks SCRUMPTIOUS!!!

    Reply
  7. The Food Hunter says

    March 13, 2009 at 12:49 am

    This looks so good. I will be making it soon.

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2009 at 12:57 am

    maple cheesecake is SURELY the way to go!!

    cheers,

    *heather*

    Reply
  9. lisaiscooking says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:15 am

    That looks insanely good!

    Reply
  10. Not Another Omnivore says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:23 am

    Perfect for maple month!

    NAOmni

    Reply
  11. jennifer says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:48 am

    I like that it makes only 2! Then I won’t eat the whole dang thing!

    It looks really good. That’s on my to-do list of things to make

    Reply
  12. Leslie says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:59 am

    I have never made cheesecake! This sounds and looks divine!

    Reply
  13. Jenn Sutherland says

    March 13, 2009 at 2:22 am

    I love that you go on ingredient binges – I do the same thing! And maple is a lovely ingredient to explore. YUM.

    Reply
  14. lisa (dandysugar) says

    March 13, 2009 at 2:28 am

    Wow. This looks incredibly delicious. I really want to take a bite of this now. A perfect little size too! YUM.

    Reply
  15. Brilynn says

    March 13, 2009 at 3:00 am

    I’m a huge fan of maple, this sounds awesome!

    Reply
  16. Michelle C says

    March 13, 2009 at 3:06 am

    OMG. I have a cheesecake weakness.

    Now I’m drooling and out of luck. Not only do I not have graham crackers, but I don’t own a spring form pan. Curses! LOL

    Reply
  17. Nina Timm says

    March 13, 2009 at 3:29 am

    Kev, when last did you have your cholesterol tested????? You really know how to pull out some calorie bombs. Yummee!!!!

    Reply
  18. Not Another Omnivore says

    March 13, 2009 at 3:48 am

    Stole your pic again, let me know if you need anything changed!

    NAOmni

    Reply
  19. Beachlover says

    March 13, 2009 at 4:04 am

    Kevin this cheesecake look really cute and sweet!! I notice you like maple a lots!!

    Reply
  20. Foodess says

    March 13, 2009 at 5:05 am

    Looks delicious, and proudly Canadian! I gotta get me a 4 inch springform pan – what a perfect size!

    Reply
  21. Andrea says

    March 13, 2009 at 5:10 am

    How do you do it, day after day? It’s just amazing. And this cheesecake is going to be in my dreams tonight!

    Reply
  22. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    March 13, 2009 at 6:05 am

    Maple + cheesecake = to die for!!! This cheesecake looks very promising…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  23. Dimah says

    March 13, 2009 at 6:47 am

    That looks delicious!

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2009 at 7:36 am

    I love maple but impartial to cheesecake. Yet, this dessert looks too good to miss!

    Reply
  25. Piee and JSBanana says

    March 13, 2009 at 8:56 am

    I love cheesecake. I love maple syrup. I am drooling. Gosh….I have to make this ASAP!

    Reply
  26. HappyTummy says

    March 13, 2009 at 10:54 am

    ooooh i love the minis! and the maple dripping off of the cheesecake–that looks fantastic.

    Reply
  27. Donna-FFW says

    March 13, 2009 at 10:56 am

    Wow, awesome flavorcombination, it looks so very delicious, phenomenal!

    Reply
  28. Melissa says

    March 13, 2009 at 11:18 am

    Maple is such a yummy flavor, this look especially yummy!

    Reply
  29. tamilyn says

    March 13, 2009 at 11:31 am

    I seriously would have sat and ate half the darn cake. It looks unbelievable!

    Reply
  30. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says

    March 13, 2009 at 11:38 am

    Glad to hear that it worked out for you and that you liked it. It’s an amazing cheesecake isn’t it-although I don’t know what couldn’t be improved with the addition of maple syrup! 😆

    Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Yummy …

    Reply
  32. bird's eye view says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    All I can say is… YUM!

    Reply
  33. Hayley says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Maple syrup instead of sugar sounds incredible! Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  34. Cheryl says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    ohh yummy, that looks delish Kevin!

    Reply
  35. KT says

    March 13, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    Kevin – I’ve discovered your blog only in the last week or so and I’d like to say, you are RIDICULOUS!! You keep posting something even better than the last! I don’t know if I can handle it, I’ll be busy cooking this and the stout cake all weekend. 🙂

    Anyway – what’s up w/the maple whipped cream? Did you use maple syrup in place of powdered sugar, or in addition to? What’s the ratios?

    Reply
  36. Philomena says

    March 13, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    This looks absolutely incredible. I love the idea of making 2 mini cheesecakes.

    Reply
  37. Nila Rosa says

    March 13, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    yum!

    Reply
  38. Marjie says

    March 13, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Looks just like something my dearly beloved would scarf down in a heartbeat! Love your maple posts of late.

    Reply
  39. Lori says

    March 13, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    This is outstanding. What a great combination, as always. You always find and create the best recipes. My favorite part is the smaller size. No leftovers to overdose on. 🙂

    Reply
  40. ♥Rosie♥ says

    March 13, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    Maple = cheese cake, oh this is awesome Kevin – you really are tempting my taste buds to the limit here ;0)

    Rosie x

    Reply
  41. Maria says

    March 13, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    What a gorgeous cheesecake!

    Reply
  42. Bridgett says

    March 13, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    This sounds fabulous!

    Reply
  43. Ingrid says

    March 13, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    The inside of that cheesecake makes we wish I could grab a spoon and dig right in! Looks sooooo good!

    LOL! I’m terrible about digging right in and not waiting for anything to cool.
    ~ingrid

    Reply
  44. Sandie says

    March 13, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    Love this!

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    Okay, this is the second one of your blogs that caught my attention 🙂 I LOVE real maple!! And i love cheesecake! thanks!

    Reply
  46. helen says

    March 13, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Now if you can just adorn it with a piece of fondant in the shape of a maple leaf…

    I’ve made something similar before, and yes, I can vouch for the sweet, heady aroma that would fill the room.

    Reply
  47. ttfn300 says

    March 13, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    Fabulous idea for maple kevin 🙂

    Reply
  48. pigpigscorner says

    March 13, 2009 at 5:53 pm

    I love cheesecake and this looks so good!

    Reply
  49. farida says

    March 13, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    Wow, looks so good!!!! What a great recipe. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  50. Mama Chicken says

    March 13, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Another fantastic recipe! Can’t wait for another occasion to bring dessert!

    Reply
  51. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    You love your maple! Never would’ve thought to put it in cheesecake, but we love that.

    Reply
  52. Bobby says

    March 13, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    yum!! this looks too good, i love cheesecake- any type and maple sounds delicious!

    Reply
  53. Bellini Valli says

    March 13, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    I imagine this was delicious Kevin with all of that wonderful Ontario maple syrup. One thing I miss about living in Ontario is the Maple Festival.

    Reply
  54. Elra says

    March 13, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    Kevin this look so good that I almost lick the screen. Cheers,
    elra

    Reply
  55. Ari (Baking and Books) says

    March 13, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    Maple cheesecake! That must have tasted amazing!

    Reply
  56. Kevin says

    March 13, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    KT: For the maple whipped cream I just add about a tablespoon of maple syrup to the cream and whip it as normal.

    Reply
  57. Gloria says

    March 13, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    absolutely lovely Kevin!!!xGloria

    Reply
  58. Theresa says

    March 14, 2009 at 12:29 am

    Cheesecake, yum!!

    Reply
  59. Sue says

    March 14, 2009 at 12:31 am

    Maple cheesecake…Who would have thought!!! I am so drooling here Kevin.
    This is going in my “must try file”. Lovely pics as always, thanks for recipe.

    Reply
  60. giz says

    March 14, 2009 at 1:51 am

    Nice – and distinctly Canadian eh?

    Reply
  61. nithya at hungrydesi says

    March 14, 2009 at 5:12 am

    this look delish..i can’t believe how few ingredients it requires. i’ll definitely make this!

    Reply
  62. Sophie says

    March 14, 2009 at 10:37 am

    OOOOH Kevin, you just made my day!!!! MMMMMMMMMMMMMM….This is pure indulgence!!

    Reply
  63. Lisa says

    March 14, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    Cheesecake is my favorite dessert. Love this recipe. My dad makes his own maple syrup, which is a real treat for me.

    Reply
  64. Jude says

    March 14, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    Looks great.. One of my favorite cheesecake flavors.

    Reply
  65. Jan says

    March 15, 2009 at 7:26 am

    I’m loving this cheesecake!
    I don’t like many desserts but that looks GOOD!

    Reply
  66. Jeanne says

    March 19, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    Oh. My. Word. You’re killing us here! Truly inspired.

    Reply
  67. La Table De Nana says

    March 22, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    I love that this is 2 portions! Thank you..Maple Syrup is a plenty here right now..I appreciate this!

    Reply
  68. C&G says

    November 8, 2010 at 8:53 pm

    It looks amazing!

    Reply
  69. Doug Barnard says

    June 26, 2012 at 6:56 am

    Tried making this before but couldn't get the food texture quite right. This recipe worked perfect, thanks!

    Reply
  70. Shannon says

    July 5, 2019 at 8:58 am

    At first looks like cheesecake, yet its maple that does the magic yummy looking sheen. Gotta try this at home ASAP.

    Reply
  71. Maurice says

    July 29, 2019 at 12:08 am

    Now if this wonderfully looking sweet treat will come my way, I will be very delighted to eat all of the remaining sugar it has. Yumyum!

    Reply

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