Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake, a creamy and rich dessert that brings together the nutty essence of toasted pecans and the warm, inviting aroma of browned butter. This cheesecake is perfect for fall gatherings, special occasions, or simply treating yourself to something delicious. With its easy-to-follow directions and customizable topping options, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it with fresh fruits or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an added touch of decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 24 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Toast pecans on a lined cookie sheet for 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until browned; set aside to cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Prepare crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon; press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugars, flour, sour cream, vanilla extract, and cooled browned butter. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed; fold in toasted pecans before pouring into the crust.
- Bake at 300°F (148°C) in a water bath for approximately 65 minutes until set but jiggly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven.
- Chill overnight before topping with whipped cream made from heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 329mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 88mg