Description
This Decadent Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines the best of both dessert worlds: a buttery graham cracker crust, a silky brown sugar cheesecake filling, and a sweet, nutty pecan pie topping. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion where you want to impress and indulge.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Pour over cooled crust.
3. Wrap the pan in foil and place in a larger water bath pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles. Cool in oven with door cracked, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
4. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir in pecans and let cool slightly.
5. Spoon pecan topping over chilled cheesecake. Chill another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a water bath to help prevent cracking.
Chill overnight for the best texture.
Use whole pecans for a decorative top or chopped for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pecan pie cheesecake, holiday cheesecake, layered cheesecake