Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Indulge in a slice of this irresistible Pecan Pie Cheesecake, where the creamy texture of cheesecake meets the nutty sweetness of pecan pie. This delightful dessert combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a velvety filling and is topped with a luscious pecan pie topping that adds both flavor and elegance. Perfect for any occasion—from festive holiday dinners to cozy family gatherings—this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 sleeve graham crackers, finely crushed
- 4 tbsp. butter (for topping)
- 1 3/4 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ºF and grease an 8" or 9" springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, flour, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt to form the crust; press it into the prepared pan.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
- Allow cooling gradually in the oven before refrigerating for at least five hours.
- For the topping, melt butter with brown sugar in a skillet; stir in cinnamon, heavy cream, and pecans.
- Serve by spooning warm topping over cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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