Lemon Myrtle, Maple and Raspberry Cheesecake

Desserts / Cakes / Summer

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Featuring Pure Maple Syrup
10 portions

Ingredients

For the cheesecake base

  • 300g digestive biscuits, crushed 
  • 90g unsalted butter, melted 
  • 1g salt 

For the cheesecake batter

  • 100ml single cream 
  • 2 tbsp dried lemon myrtle 
  • 500g cream cheese 
  • 80g maple sugar 
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (preferably golden colour for its delicate flavour) 
  • 15g cornflour 
  • 2 eggs 
  • 1 egg yolk 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 

To garnish

  • Fresh raspberries 

Method

For the cheesecake base:

  1. Preheat oven to 160°c. 
  2. In a large bowl, mix the crushed digestive biscuits, salt and melted butter. 
  3. Line a round piece of baking parchment in a 25cm springform cake tin. 
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the cake tin using a spoon and bake for 10 minutes. 
  5. Leave to cool on a wire rack while preparing the cheesecake batter. 

For the cheesecake batter

  1. Pour the single cream in a small pan and gently bring to a simmer. 
  2. Take the pan off the heat, add the dried Lemon myrtle leaves and leave to infuse for 15 minutes. 
  3. Mix the maple sugar and cornflour in a bowl. 
  4. In a mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth. 
  5. Change the paddle to the whisk attachment. 
  6. Add the maple sugar and cornflour mix into the cream cheese and whisk on a low speed. 
  7. Add in the eggs, egg yolk, maple syrup and vanilla extract and gently combine. 
  8. Drain the infused cream (step 1) with a sieve, then pour into the cheesecake batter
  9. Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared springform cake tin and bake for 1 hour. 
  10.  Keep refrigerated for 8 hours minimum after baking. 
  11. Once cool and set, run a round bladed knife around the sides of the tin to loosen any stuck edges.
  12.  Unlock the side of the tin, slide the cheesecake off the bottom of the tin onto a plate, then slide the baking parchment out from underneath. 
  13.  To garnish, top the cheesecake with fresh berries and pour over more maple syrup, then serve. 

Our lemon myrtle, maple, and raspberry cheesecake is a dessert that truly celebrates the sweetness of pure Canadian maple syrup. This recipe perfectly balances the unique zesty citrus flavours with the subtle warmth of maple and the fresh burst of berries, all encased in a perfectly crisp biscuit base.  

The refreshing essence of lemon myrtle intertwines with the delicate caramel undertones of the pure Canadian maple syrup. Beneath this heavenly filling lies a classic, buttery biscuit base, baked to perfection. It provides a satisfying crunch that contrasts with the smooth cheesecake.  

Once perfectly set and chilled this magnificent dessert is topped with fresh berries, making a brilliant counterpart to the cheesecake. Be sure to share it at your next gathering, this recipe has an unforgettable touch.  

For more dessert recipes featuring the unique taste of maple, keep scrolling! 

The Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are not in any way responsible for the identification or presence of allergens in recipes or for the classification of any recipe as vegetarian or vegan.

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The colour and flavour of maple syrup changes in subtle ways during the seasonal harvest

At the start of the sugaring season, the syrup is generally clear, with a light, sweet taste. It becomes darker with a caramelised flavour as the season progresses throughout the spring.

An unopened can of maple syrup keeps for many years

Once the can is opened, syrup should be kept in an airtight container in a cool place.

Maple spread doesn't contain any butter or dairy products

Like all 100% pure maple products, maple spread comes from the sap of the maple tree — that’s all.

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