A combo of 2 favourites, this recipe mixes cheesecake and butter tarts. Whether you're a pecan or raisin lover, this recipe is sure to please. Sweet, crunchy, soft and salty - a perfect recipe!
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16 Servings
Original recipe yields 16 Servings
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1/3 cup raisins
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2 cups finely crushed pretzels
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1 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar, divided
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1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
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3 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup corn starch
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1-1/2 tsp. maple extract
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4 eggs, divided
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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1 tsp. vanilla
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Step 1
Heat oven to 350ºF.
Step 2
Place raisins in small bowl. Add enough hot water to completely cover raisins; let stand 15 min. Drain well.
Step 3
Mix pretzel crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts, 2 Tbsp. brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Step 4
Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of the remaining brown sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream, corn starch and maple extract; mix well. Add 3 eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended; pour over crust.
Step 5
Bake 40 min. Meanwhile, mix maple syrup, vanilla, raisins, and remaining nuts, brown sugar, butter and egg until blended.
Step 6
Pour syrup mixture evenly over cheesecake; bake 15 to 20 min. or until centre is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Nut-Free Version
Substitute additional 1/2 cup pretzel crumbs for the nuts in the crust, and additional 1/2 cup drained soaked raisins for the nuts in the topping.
Size Wise
Dessert can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.
Nutrition
Calories
390
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 28 g
Saturated fat 15 g
75 %
Cholesterol 125 mg
Sodium 320 mg
13 %
Carbohydrate 30 g
Fibre 1 g
Sugars 23 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin A
25 %
Vitamin C
2 %
Calcium
8 %
Iron
6 %
Servings
16 servings, 1 slice (109 g) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.