Description
This No-Bake Maple Bourbon Cheesecake Recipe is creamy, luxurious, and infused with warm maple sweetness and a hint of bourbon-style flavoring – completely alcohol-free. It features a buttery graham cracker crust and a silky smooth filling, making it the perfect no-bake dessert for holidays, dinner parties, or cozy fall nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon bourbon extract (non-alcoholic) or caramel-maple flavoring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
- For the Topping:
- ½ cup whipped cream (for garnish)
- Maple syrup drizzle
- Crushed pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and chill for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, bourbon extract, and cinnamon. Mix until creamy and well-blended.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble: Pour filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly. Tap to remove air bubbles, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Remove from pan, top with whipped cream, maple drizzle, and nuts. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Chill the cheesecake at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Pure maple syrup gives the best authentic flavor.
- Fold whipped cream gently to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Serve cold for a perfectly firm yet creamy slice.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g