Pecan Pie Cheesecake: The Indulgent Dessert You Need Today
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with the creamy texture of cheesecake, making it a must-try dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
- ½ cup corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and heavy cream.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for about 50 minutes.
- While the cheesecake is baking, mix chopped pecans with corn syrup and sugar in a bowl.
- After 50 minutes, remove the cheesecake from the oven, top it with the pecan mixture, and return it to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Let it cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.