Description
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate holiday showstopper, combining a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and a gooey, caramelized pecan topping. It is the perfect ‘no-fail’ solution for when you can’t decide between two classic desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Filling:
- 32 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- For the Pecan Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prep the Crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
- Mix the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and flour. Mix in eggs one at a time on low speed.
- Bake in Water Bath: Wrap pan in foil and place in a roasting pan with 1 inch of hot water. Bake for 60-75 minutes.
- Cool Slowly: Turn off oven and crack the door for 1 hour before moving to the fridge to chill for 6+ hours.
- Make the Topping: Melt butter and brown sugar; whisk in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Stir in pecans and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble: Pour slightly cooled topping over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to prevent lumps. Use a water bath and slow cooling method to avoid cracks. For the cleanest slices, use a warm, wet knife and wipe it between every cut.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg