Description
Indulge in a slice of creamy bliss with this delightful Pecan Pie Cheesecake, a stunning combination of two beloved desserts. This cheesecake features a rich cream cheese filling topped with a decadent layer of brown sugar-glazed pecans, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this treat is sure to impress family and friends alike. Each bite offers a velvety texture and nutty sweetness, making it an unforgettable addition to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 325ºF and grease an 8" or 9" springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then blend in sour cream, flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
- For the crust, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt in another bowl. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
- After baking, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour before refrigerating until firm (at least five hours or overnight).
- Prepare the pecan topping by melting butter and brown sugar in a skillet over low heat; stir in cinnamon, heavy cream, pecans, and salt until coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg