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December 19, 2019

Maple Cheesecake Recipe (Grain-Free)

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A slice of maple cheesecake is rich and indulgent and so fitting for the holidays.The pure maple flavor intertwined with cream cheese and sour cream make for a knock-out dessert.

Maple Cheesecake (Grain-Free)

This recipe uses homemade grain-free graham crackers, but you can also substitute with any kind of grain-free or gluten-free cookie that you’d like. 

Maple Cheesecake (Grain-Free)

And, this cheesecake freezes well, so you can make it a week or even a month in advance! I recommend that you freeze it without the chocolate drizzle on top. Then, the day before you want to serve the cheesecake, place it in the fridge so it has plenty of time to thaw and just before serving, drizzle with the chocolate.

I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

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Cheesecake freezes very well. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and then a layer of foil and it will keep in the freezer for 2 months. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before serving.

Adapted from Bon Appetit

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
  • 17 5 x 21/2-inch grain free graham crackers
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup maple sugar
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled

Instructions

  1. Pour maple syrup into a medium saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 375ºF and adjust rack to middle position. Place graham crackers, sugar and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely ground. Add melted butter and pulse until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of a buttered 9-inch diameter spring form pan with 2 3/4-inch sides. Bake 10 minutes, until crust darkens slightly. Cool completely. Reduce oven to 300ºF.
  3. Beat cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer fitted with paddle attachment until smooth. Add maple sugar, arrowroot and salt. Beat on medium until blended and smooth. Add 1 cup reduced maple syrup, sour cream and vanilla. Beat until just blended. Add eggs, 2 at a time, and beat just until blended after each addition. Tap bowl on counter to release any air bubbles. Pour filling into cooled crust and pop any bubbles on top with the tip of a paring knife. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, until cake is slightly puffed around the edges (the center will jiggle slightly when pan is gently shaken). Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight. When you are ready to serve, drizzle melted chocolate over top. (If you choose to freeze the cheesecake, then drizzle with chocolate after thawing.) The cake keeps for 3 days in the fridge.

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27 Comments

  1. marla {family fresh cooking}

    December 13, 2010 at 7:13 am

    Carrie, I am so happy that we can both create awareness about childhood hunger this holiday season. I have made my pledge & contributed to this virtual dinner party. Your maple cheesecake looks festive & oh so tasty too :) XO
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  2. Anna

    December 13, 2010 at 7:37 am

    This cheesecake looks so amazing! Though this might sound silly, last year my husband and I started a tradition of saving all of our change throughout the year and then donating it at the end of the year. I hope that eventually we will be able to make larger financial contributions, but all that change does add up. This year, just like last year, we plan to donate it to an organization helping to alleviate hunger (probably share our strength) Thanks for reminding us that it is always important to think of those in need, and I will definitely look for ways to get involved locally.
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  3. the urban baker

    December 13, 2010 at 9:01 am

    I love being a part of this wonderful cause for share our strength, with all of you whom I admire and adore. We may want to think about what we can do all year around and not just at holiday time. The holidays makes it very easy for us to want to give to those around us. I think we are all starting a trend...let's keep this alive. Your cheesecake is beautiful. I love the photos. Happy Holidays, Carrie! xx
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  4. Brooke@FoodWoolf

    December 13, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Carrie, what a thoughtful post. Thank you so much for mentioning me in your post, it's an honor to be able to tell my story in hopes of empowering people to action. Even better, this wonderful recipe is the perfect gift this holiday! Thank you for sharing such great ideas on how to give back.
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  5. Kristen

    December 13, 2010 at 10:45 am

    I bet that is just amazing. Love the pics and the flavors!
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  6. Nisrine | Dinners & Dreams

    December 13, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    Carrie, I love the combination of maple with any kind of dairy, even simply mixed with warm milk as a drink. This cheesecake must taste fantastic! Thanks for promoting a great cause in this post!
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  7. Jennie @ Oh, Sweet Day!

    December 13, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    I LOVE everything about this!!! What a wonderful way to bring light on the reality of hunger. Bless you!
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  8. Maria

    December 14, 2010 at 6:06 am

    I love the chocolate drizzle on top! Great photos too!
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  9. Lori @ RecipeGirl

    December 14, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Happy to be participating w/ you for such a wonderful cause! This looks absolutely amazing!
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  10. Jeanette

    December 14, 2010 at 10:36 am

    What a wonderful cause to contribute a recipe towards. Beautiful photos!
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  11. Carol Peterman/TableFare

    December 14, 2010 at 10:59 am

    That is a stunning cheesecake! I really liked your comment about looking around at your neighbors and offering help to those close by as well. The No Kid Hungry ad running on FoodNetwork makes the point that hunger is invisible and can be as close as someone living next door without anyone noticing.
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  12. Daydreamer Desserts

    December 14, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    I happen to have a soft spot for maple to begin with, and after looking over your photos, there's just no resisting it.
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  13. Gluten Free Diva

    December 15, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    I love your comment about keeping an eye out for your neighbors. Sometimes the people who are in need the most are right in front of our eyes and we don't even notice them. Thank you for the reminder! I'm so honored to have participated in this event. It is such an important cause.
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  14. Alexis

    October 7, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Can I use raw cream cheese to make this? It doesnt have the gums and additives in it so its more runny than say the Philadelphia brand from the store...
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    • Deliciously Organic

      October 9, 2013 at 8:33 am

      I would use an extra egg to help bind the filling if you're going to use homemade cream cheese.
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  15. Steph

    May 1, 2014 at 7:12 am

    This looks so good! If I wanted to change up the flavor and just use this as a base recipe for the cheesecake, would it be alright to leave out the maple syrup? Would that affect the way the filling turns out?
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    • Deliciously Organic

      May 1, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      The filling won't turn out properly without the maple syrup.
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  16. Ashley

    December 7, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    Is there an alternative to the maple SUGAR? I don't have time to order it from amazon. Help?
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    this looks good ... http://t.co/zD9fxm5 thanks @delorganic for posting the recipe. can't wait to try (and try i will!)
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