Description
Experience the ultimate indulgence with this Pecan Pie Cheesecake, where a rich and creamy cheesecake filling meets a delightful pecan pie topping, all nestled within a cinnamon pecan graham cracker crust. This decadent dessert is perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With its impressive presentation and irresistible flavor combination, your guests will be clamoring for seconds. Easy to prepare yet stunningly beautiful, this cheesecake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (for topping)
- Heavy cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugars, then mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for about 60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- For the topping, melt butter with brown sugar in a saucepan, then stir in heavy cream and pecans before spreading over the cooled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg