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Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Pecan Pie Cheesecake

This Pecan Pie Cheesecake is a blissful combination of creamy cheesecake and nutty pecan pie, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
Topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs for topping
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • springform pan

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a springform pan.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the pan to form the crust. Bake briefly and cool.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  3. Pour filling over crust and bake until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
Cooling and Topping Preparation
  1. Cool gradually in the oven, then refrigerate.
  2. Cook butter and brown sugar, whisk in eggs and cream, then fold in pecans.
  3. Spread pecan topping over chilled cheesecake and refrigerate until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23g

Notes

This cheesecake can be made a day ahead for better flavor. Store in the refrigerator and reheat slices if desired.

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