Description
Indulge in a creamy, nutty delight with this Pecan Pie Cheesecake recipe — a perfect fusion of rich cheesecake and buttery pecan pie topping. Ideal for holidays, parties, or cozy weekends, this dessert is sure to impress every guest.
Ingredients
Crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
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3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
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1 cup brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Pecan Pie Topping:
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1 cup brown sugar
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⅔ cup light corn syrup
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⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake 10 minutes. Cool. -
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour. Pour over crust. -
Bake the Cheesecake:
Place in a water bath and bake 55–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool 1 hour in the oven, then remove. -
Prepare the Pecan Pie Topping:
Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt over medium heat until thickened (~10 min). Stir in pecans and cool 5 min. -
Assemble & Chill:
Spread pecan topping over cheesecake. Chill 4+ hours or overnight. Slice and serve.
Notes
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Use a water bath to prevent cracks.
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Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
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Optional: add bourbon or maple syrup for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert Cheesecake Holiday Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
Keywords: Pecan Pie Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipes, Holiday Desserts, Fall Dessert, Southern Desserts