Description
A rich and festive cheesecake with the warm flavors of nutmeg and maple, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs: for the crust
- 1/2 cup butter, melted: to bind the crust
- 3 packages cream cheese, softened: 8 oz each
- 1 cup maple syrup: pure, for sweetness
- 3 large eggs: to bind the filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: for flavor
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg: for spice
- 1/4 tsp salt: to enhance flavors
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add maple syrup and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour filling over crust, smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until center is just set.
- Cool in the oven with the door slightly open, then refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Let cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracking.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg