MOIST MAPLE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Moist Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake image

I saw this recipe in a free booklet I got at the supermarket a few years ago and decided to try it, adding a few twists of my own. It's pretty and so delicious. -Elmira Trombetti, Gulfport, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in pumpkin. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake for 65-75 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of the pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth. In a small saucepan, melt the butter; add syrup and cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in raisins and walnuts. Cool to lukewarm. , Remove rim from pan. Top cheesecake with raisin mixture to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.