Quick and Easy Maple Cheesecake

A Sweet Twist on a Classic Dessert

Modern-day, NY-style cheesecake was invented in the 1930s. It’s a velvety smooth, rich, and creamy dessert that hints of elegance. It can also be fairly simple to make. Here’s a simple way to add a sweet treat to any dinner.

Ingredients

• One 9-inch graham cracker crumb crust
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/3 cup lemon juice concentrate
• 1 tsp. maple syrup (amber rich or Dark Robust)

In a large mixing bowl use a spoon to beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually pour in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Beat in lemon juice and maple syrup. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until top is set.

Pie topping

• 1 c maple syrup (any grade will work)
• 1 egg
• 1/3 c water
• 3 1/2 tbsp flour
• Pinch of salt
• 2 teaspoons butter

On a stovetop, slowly warm syrup in a pan and begin. In a bowl, combine and beat eggs, water, flour and salt. Add mixture to warm syrup and cook on medium heat. Whisk constantly until it thickens and begins to boil.

Note: You can use a double boiler if you prefer.

Once thickened, remove from heat add butter. Let cool and spread on the cheesecake. Top pie with whipped cream and serve.