Description
Maple Mascarpone Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that perfectly marries the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese with the warm sweetness of pure maple syrup. Set atop a buttery graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is a stunning centerpiece for any gathering. With its smooth texture and delightful flavor, it’s bound to leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add maple syrup and vanilla; mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time until fully mixed without overmixing.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the middle.
- Turn off the oven, leave cheesecake inside with door ajar for 1 hour to cool slowly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg