Description
Pecan Pie Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with a crunchy pecan pie topping. This delightful fusion creates a symphony of sweet and nutty flavors, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion where you want to impress. The luscious cheesecake sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a caramelized pecan mixture that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and visually stunning, this dessert is bound to be the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in granulated sugar.
- Add sour cream and eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust; jiggle to settle.
- Mix pecans with brown sugar and corn syrup; spread over cheesecake.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked open; chill 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 (129g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg