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Maple-Nut Cheesecake

Name: Maple-Nut Cheesecake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; FILLING:; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons maple flavoring; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; Melted chocolate, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

To vary this delicious cheesecake, add cherries to the top, or swirl raspberry jam throughout before it’s baked. —Wendy Paffenroth, Pine Island, New York

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Ingredients

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons maple flavoring
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
Melted chocolate, optional

Directions

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan.
In a small bowl, mix the cracker crumbs, walnuts and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the maple flavoring, extract and lemon zest. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
Remove rim from pan. If desired, drizzle cheesecake with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 434 calories, 35g fat (20g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.

Maple-Nut Cheesecake

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