Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Pecan Pie Cheesecake, a perfect fusion of classic flavors that will elevate your dessert game. This show-stopping cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luxurious filling made from cream cheese, brown sugar, and eggs. The crowning glory is a glossy layer of brown sugar-glazed pecans that adds a satisfying crunch. Ideal for holiday celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and make any occasion feel special. Easy to prepare, it promises to be a favorite at your festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 3 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 sleeve graham crackers, finely crushed
- 5 tbsp. butter, melted
- 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 4 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
- 1 3/4 c. whole or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ºF and grease an 8" or 9" springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Pour filling over the crust, wrap the bottom of the pan with foil, and bake for about 1 hour 30 minutes until slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour; refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
- Prepare topping by melting butter and brown sugar in a skillet; stir in cinnamon, cream, and pecans before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg