Maple-Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Maple-Pecan Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 cookie squares); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon margarine, melted; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Cooking spray; 2 (8-ounce) blocks Neufchatel cheese, softened; 2 (8-ounce) blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups maple syrup; 3 large egg whites; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 pecan half (optional); Flowering mint sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 cookie squares)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray
2 (8-ounce) blocks Neufchatel cheese, softened
2 (8-ounce) blocks fat-free cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups maple syrup
3 large egg whites
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 pecan half (optional)
Flowering mint sprig (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss with a fork until blended. Press crumb mixture into bottom of an 8-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
3
Combine cheeses, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl; beat at high speed of a mixer until smooth. Gradually add maple syrup; beat well. Add egg whites; beat just until well-blended.
4
Preheat oven to 525u00b0.
5
Pour half of cheese mixture into prepared pan, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Top with remaining cheese mixture. Bake at 525u00b0 for 7 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200u00b0, and bake 45 minutes or until almost set. Remove cheesecake from oven, and let cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Garnish with pecan half and mint, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 8 cookie squares), 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon margarine, melted, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Maple-Pecan Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maple-Pecan Cheesecake

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