Maple Cheesecake with Roasted Pears

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 46 vanilla wafers (about 6 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 2 8 -oz packages cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (or up to 1 teaspoon)
• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 medium pears (such as Bosc or Bartlett, sliced lengthwise 1/8 inch thick)