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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe

5 from 23 reviews

Indulge in the decadent fusion of Pecan Pie and Cheesecake with this rich and creamy dessert that will surely impress your guests.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 13 graham crackers
  • ¾ cup pecan halves
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter

For the Cheesecake:

  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Pie Topping:

  • 1 ¾ cups pecan halves, chopped
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the Crust: In a food processor, pulse graham crackers, pecans, and brown sugar until fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse to combine. Press mixture into the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Make the Cheesecake: In a clean food processor bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Pour over the crust and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Pecan Pie Topping: In a saucepan, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, cream, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Pour over baked cheesecake.
  5. Chill and Serve: Chill the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before cutting into slices with a serrated knife. Wipe the knife with a wet paper towel between cuts for clean slices.

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