Description
A luscious blend of two beloved desserts—this creamy pecan pie cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake center, and a glossy pecan topping. It’s ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or any occasion that calls for a memorable dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and light brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Blend in sour cream, vanilla, flour, and salt until creamy.
3. Pour filling over crust and bake for 55–60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let it sit 1 hour. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
4. For topping: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, dark brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer 3–5 minutes, then stir in pecans. Cool.
5. Spoon pecan topping over chilled cheesecake and serve.
Notes
This dessert is best made a day in advance.
Don’t skip the cooling and chilling step—it ensures the perfect creamy texture.
Use a hot knife for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: pecan cheesecake, holiday dessert, pecan pie cheesecake