Description
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake is a blend of creamy cheesecake and rich pecan pie. It features a buttery graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese filling, and a glossy caramel topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, flour, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Pour filling over crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- In a saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream, cinnamon, and salt. Stir and bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Cool slightly.
- Once cheesecake is chilled, pour pecan topping evenly over the surface. Chill again for 30 minutes before serving.
- For clean slices, dip a sharp knife in hot water, wipe dry, and slice. Repeat between each cut.
Notes
- This cheesecake is perfect for holidays and special occasions.
- Ensure the cheesecake is well chilled before adding the topping.
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Cheesecake, Dessert, Cheesecake, Pecan Pie