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A luscious slice of Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, topped with crunchy pecans and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. The perfect indulgent dessert for any occasion.

Easy Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe

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A decadent fusion dessert combining creamy New York-style cheesecake with gooey Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe, all set on a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 685
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

the Crust:
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
the Cheesecake:
  • 32 oz 4 packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
the Pecan Topping:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Large roasting pan for water bath
  • Electric mixer (stand mixer preferred)
  • Medium saucepan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press into pan. Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
    Hands pressing a homemade graham cracker crust into a pie dish, preparing the base for a Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe. The crust is made by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt, then firmly pressing it into the pan before baking at 325°F for 10 minutes.
  2. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in cream, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Bake: Pour filling into crust. Bake in water bath at 325°F for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  4. Cool: Let cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4+ hours.
  5. Make Topping: Cook butter, sugar, cream, and corn syrup until thickened. Add pecans and vanilla.
    A saucepan filled with a bubbling caramel pecan topping for a Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe. The mixture of butter, sugar, heavy cream, and corn syrup thickens as it simmers, with toasted pecans and vanilla added for a rich, nutty flavor. A perfect topping for a decadent cheesecake dessert.
  6. Finish: Pour topping over chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 685kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 11gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 2gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 1250IUCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting
  • Don't skip the water bath for crack-free results
  • Toast pecans beforehand for enhanced flavor
  • Allow proper cooling time for best texture

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