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Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 50 minutes
Makes: 12 servings

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
3 pkgs (250 g each) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup real maple syrup
3 eggs
1 tsp artificial maple extract, optional

Heat oven to 350 C. Grease a nine-inch springform pan.

Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly, add walnuts.

Press into prepared pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until light golden.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and brown sugar on medium speed until smooth, about two minutes.

Add maple syrup and blend until combined. Add eggs, beating on low speed after each addition. Pour into baked crust.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until just set. Remove from oven and let cool one hour. Refrigerate until chilled. To serve, drizzle with warm maple syrup.

~ Recipe courtesy of News Canada