Maple-Pecan Cheesecake
One serving contains 375 calories, 7g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not If you have graham cracker crumbs, pecans, egg whites, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss with a fork until blended. Press crumb mixture into bottom of an 8-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 400 for 8 minutes.
Combine cheeses, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl; beat at high speed of a mixer until smooth. Gradually add maple syrup; beat well.
Add egg whites; beat just until well-blended.
Pour half of cheese mixture into prepared pan, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Top with remaining cheese mixture.
Bake at 525 for 7 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 200, and bake 45 minutes or until almost set.
Remove cheesecake from oven, and let cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Garnish with pecan half and mint, if desired.