Maple-Chestnut Cheesecake

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There are so many delightful flavors that perfectly complement each other in this rich, impressive cheesecake. The hint of cinnamon in the crust goes wonderfully well with the maple-brown sugar filling. The homemade maple-glazed chestnuts just takes it over the top.

Maple-Chestnut Cheesecake

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

  • FILLING:
  • 1-1/2 cups pure maple syrup
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

  • CANDIED CHESTNUTS:
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (7 ounces) whole cooked and peeled chestnuts, quartered
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  • 1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375آ° until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325آ°.
  • 3. For filling, in a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups maple syrup to a low boil; cook until reduced to about 1 cup. Cool to room temperature.
  • 4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour, vanilla, salt and cooled syrup. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
  • 5. Bake at 325آ° until center is just set and top appears dull, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 6. For candied chestnuts, in a small bowl, combine sugar and salt. Add chestnuts; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350آ° until golden brown, 15-19 minutes, stirring once after 10 minutes. Immediately transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cool completely.
  • 7. Remove rim from pan. Serve cheesecake with chestnuts and maple syrup.

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