Description
Butter Tart Cheesecake is a dreamy fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet butter tart goodness, creating an exquisite dessert that is sure to impress. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious filling, each slice offers a perfect balance of rich flavors and delightful textures. Whether for a special occasion or just because you deserve a treat, this cheesecake will leave your guests clamoring for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 16 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in brown sugar until creamy. Add sour cream, eggs one at a time, vanilla extract, and maple syrup; blend until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts for added crunch.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool in the oven with the door cracked for an hour before chilling overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating cinnamon into the filling or substituting walnuts for pecans. Allowing the cheesecake to chill overnight enhances its texture and flavor.