Description
Indulge in the delightful Pecan Pie Cheesecake, where the creamy richness of cheesecake meets the nutty sweetness of traditional pecan pie. This irresistible dessert boasts a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cream cheese filling, and a crunchy pecan topping, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy weeknight dessert, this cheesecake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pecan nuts (roughly chopped)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup brown sugar (dark)
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until moistened. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until velvety.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans with brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over crust; top with pecan mixture.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool completely before removing from pan; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 100g
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 94mg