Description
Butter Tart Cheesecake is a creamy, decadent dessert that combines the classic flavors of butter tarts with the smooth richness of cheesecake. This delightful treat features a crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a luscious filling and sweet caramel notes, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or indulging in a sweet craving, this cheesecake promises to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending after each addition.
- Fold in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, mix maple syrup, brown sugar, and nuts or raisins. Pour over the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours (preferably overnight).
- Slice and serve with whipped cream or extra nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg