Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Pecan Pie Cheesecake. This decadent dessert combines the best of traditional pecan pie and creamy cheesecake, featuring a crunchy pecan crust, a luscious brown sugar cheesecake filling, and a sweet pecan topping. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cheesecake will impress your guests and elevate any occasion. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of bliss that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup pecans (for crust)
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, very soft
- 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs + 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)
- 2 cups pecans, whole or chopped (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- For the crust: Combine crushed pecans, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugars, cinnamon, and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs one at a time until just combined. Fold in flour gently.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for about 75 minutes or until slightly jiggly.
- For the topping: Cook butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan until bubbly; add cream and stir in pecans. Pour over cooled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg