Description
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines a rich and creamy vanilla cheesecake with a classic pecan pie topping, all on a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s the perfect dessert for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups (235g) graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp (39g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (112g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (133g) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.
- Reduce oven to 300°F (149°C). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and flour and mix until combined.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust and spread evenly. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door closed for 30 minutes. Crack the door and let cool for another 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 5–6 hours or overnight.
- To make the topping, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, heavy cream, and cinnamon. Cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbling.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and chopped pecans. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Spoon pecan topping over the chilled cheesecake and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother cheesecake batter.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually to prevent cracking.
- Topping can be made in advance and stored in the fridge; reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
