Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour ((120 grams))
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (, cold and cubed (75 grams))
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (, softened to room temperature (170 grams))
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar ((150 grams))
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅔ cup pure maple syrup ((205 grams))
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour ((120 grams))
  • ½ cup half and half ((125 ml))
  • Powdered sugar (, for sprinkling)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil.
  • To make the crust, combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add butter and cut into dry ingredients with a fork or pastry blender.
  • Press into the prepared pan and bake for 5-7 minutes until set, but before it starts to turn brown.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachments, or in a large bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, followed by maple syrup. Add the flour in 2 additions, alternating with the half and half. Mixer may appear curdled, that's okay.
  • Pour mixture on top of crust. Bake until the center is barely firm when gently shaken, about 35 minutes.
  • For best results, cool completely before slicing (I even like to chill it in the fridge for a bit for nice clean slices). Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for several days.