Description
Pecan Pie Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that unites the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the delightful crunch of pecans. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety filling infused with vanilla, and a luscious caramelized topping, this dessert is perfect for any celebration or gathering. Your guests will be begging for seconds as they savor each delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped, toasted)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl; press into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs until creamy.
- Fold in chopped pecans and spread over the crust evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center; let cool.
- For the topping, combine brown sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly; pour over cooled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Chill overnight for enhanced flavor. - Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans if desired. - Drizzle with chocolate sauce for an extra twist.