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Maple-Chestnut Cheesecake

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.—

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours

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

Directions

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of
heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around
pan.
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir

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Maple-Chestnut Cheesecake (continued)

Directions (continued)

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 375° for 8-10
minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°.
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.
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.
Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and
top appears dull. 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.
For candied chestnuts, in a small bowl, combine sugar and salt. Add
chestnuts; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a greased 15-in. x
10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-19 minutes or until
golden brown, stirring once after 10 minutes. Immediately transfer
to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cool completely.
Remove rim from pan. Serve cheesecake with chestnuts and maple syrup.
Yield: 12 servings.