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DESSERTS- CHEESECAKES:
Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Maple -
Pumpkin Cheesecake |
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Maple flavors the
crust and the filling of this lovely cheesecake... |
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1½
cups |
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finely crushed graham crackers (about 20
squares) |
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1
cup |
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maple sugar (or 1 cup sugar mixed with 2
T. pure maple syrup), divided |
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½
cup |
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butter, melted |
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Three 8oz. |
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packages cream cheese, softened |
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1
cup |
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canned pure pumpkin |
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¼
cup |
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pure
maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup |
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1½
tsp |
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vanilla extract |
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3
large |
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eggs, beaten |
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½
cup |
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caramel ice cream topping |
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1 |
Preheat oven
to 325° F. |
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To prepare
crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker
crumbs, 1/3 cup of the maple sugar, and melted
butter. Press crumb mixture onto the bottom and
about 2" up the side of an ungreased 9"
springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool on a
wire rack. |
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To prepare
filling: In a large bowl, combine the remaining
2/3 cup maple sugar, cream cheese, pumpkin,
maple syrup, and the vanilla. Beat with an
electric mixer on medium-speed until combined.
Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. |
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Gently pour
filling into crust-lined pan. Place springform
pan in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 1 to 1¼
hours or until center appears nearly set when
gently shaken. |
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Cool in
springform pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Using a small thin knife, loosen crust from side
of springform pan. Cool for 30 minutes more.
Remove side of springform pan; cool for 1 hour.
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24
hours. |
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To serve,
spoon caramel ice cream topping over top of
cheesecake. |
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Servings: 10 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Look for maple
sugar in gourmet food shops or online at
www.vermontcountrystore.com . If you prepare your own
maple sugar, be sure to stir thoroughly to break up any
clumps. |
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**To bake ahead,
prepare as directed through step 4. Cover with plastic
wrap and chill for up to 2 days. Or transfer to a plate
and place in a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze
for up to one month. To serve, thaw cheesecake in
refrigerator for 24 hours. Continue as directed in step
5. |
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Recipe Source |
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Holiday Baking |
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