Amazing Maple Pecan Pie Cheesecake

By Tatyana's Everyday Food · 300 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with 2 to 3 layers of wide foil for a water bath.
2. Pulse the graham crackers and 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor to fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until evenly coated. Press into the base of the pan, using a potato masher to make it firm and level.
3. Beat the softened cream cheese for 8 to 9 minutes until very smooth, scraping the bowl often.
4. Add the sour cream, vanilla and maple syrup and beat for a few minutes, scraping the bowl halfway through.
5. Add the brown sugar, flour and eggs and mix until smooth. Fold in the diced pecans, then pour the batter over the crust.
6. Set the springform pan on a large baking sheet and pour about 1 inch of warm water onto the sheet around it.
7. Bake at 300°F for 2 hours, until set. Turn off the oven, prop the door open with a wooden spoon, and let the cheesecake cool slowly for a few hours. Then refrigerate overnight.
8. Make the caramel: in a medium saucepan, cook the sugar and water without stirring over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until it turns a rich amber colour.
9. Whisk in the butter until melted, then add the heavy cream; the mixture will foam up. Off the heat, stir in the salt and vanilla, let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then pour into a measuring cup to cool and thicken.
10. The next day, remove the cheesecake from the pan and move it to a cake stand. Stir 1 cup of the caramel with 1 cup pecan halves until coated, then spread over the top of the cheesecake.
11. Whip the chilled heavy cream and maple syrup on medium to high speed for 4 to 5 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag.
12. Pipe the whipped cream as dollops on the side of the cheesecake just before serving and keep it chilled.

Summarized from Tatyana's Everyday Food's video. Watch it for the details.

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