Description
Indulge in a slice of bliss with our Heavenly Pecan Pie Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets crunchy caramelized pecans. This decadent dessert is perfect for celebrations or cozy family gatherings, leaving everyone craving more. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to be the star of any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time on low speed.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven for an hour.
- For topping, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in pecans until caramelized. Spread over cooled cheesecake before chilling completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg