Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavor of Pecan Pie Cheesecake, featuring a creamy base topped with gooey pecans. Perfect for gatherings and special occasions!
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Light brown sugar
- Butter (melted)
- Granulated sugar
- Corn syrup
- Large eggs
- Chopped pecans
- Cream cheese (softened)
- All-purpose flour
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the crust with graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter; bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare pecan filling by melting butter with sugar and corn syrup; whisk in eggs, vanilla, and chopped pecans.
- Mix cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, adding sugar and flour, then incorporating eggs and heavy cream.
- Pour cheesecake batter over pecan filling; bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 200°F for an additional 50-55 minutes.
- Cool gradually in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Prepare topping with butter and brown sugar, then mix in vanilla, heavy cream, and toasted pecans; pour over cheesecake.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for better control over salt levels.
Consider using gluten-free options for the crust if necessary.
Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly to prevent cracks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg