Decadent Pecan Pie Cheesecake
A rich and indulgent pecan pie cheesecake that combines creamy cheesecake with crunchy pecans over a graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
- Mix together chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt, then pour this over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool at room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Make it ahead of time as the cheesecake tastes better the next day. Substitute graham crackers with crushed cookies if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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