"I chose to keep the sweetness on the lighter side, so make sure to serve this cheesecake with the caramel sauce. If you prefer, you can add an additional 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to the filling. Inspired by the No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake from Martha Stewart Magazine...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups dehydrated nuts - almonds or pecans (I used this recipe and left out the maple syrup)?
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1/4 cup organic whole cane sugar or sucanat
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup sour cream, room temperature?
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided?
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4 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature?
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4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature?
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2 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature?
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1/2 cup cooked and pureed pumpkin?
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1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice?
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1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (I prefer Bernard Jensen)?
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1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, or
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups whipped cream (optional)