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Pecan Pie Cheesecake

A delightful fusion of pecan pie and cheesecake, this rich and flavorful dessert will impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pecan Pie Cheesecake, Cheesecake, Pecan Pie Dessert, Decadent Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz full-fat brick cream cheese
  • 1 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

  • 2 cups pecan halves, toasted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup

Optional: Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

  • brown sugar whipped cream

Instructions

  • Position oven rack and preheat to 350°F (177°C).
  • Grind graham crackers and sugar, mix with melted butter. Press into springform pan, bake until set.
  • Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Pour filling onto crust, bake using a water bath method.
  • Cool cheesecake gradually, then refrigerate. Toast pecans, make caramel topping, spread over cooled cheesecake.

Notes

For optimal freshness, tightly wrap the cheesecake and store in the refrigerator. It can be frozen for up to 3 months without the topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 8mg
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