Ultimate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe: The Best Indulgent Delight
This Ultimate Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines the rich flavors of traditional pecan pie with the creamy texture of cheesecake, creating the perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 large eggs
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until fully combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled, topped with additional pecans if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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