Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe
Description
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake begins with a crust of crushed graham crackers, pecan halves, light brown sugar, and melted butter pressed into a baking dish and baked briefly. The cheesecake filling consists of full-fat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, and salt, processed until very smooth and poured over the crust before baking until set.
After baking, a pecan pie topping is cooked on the stovetop by combining chopped pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, cinnamon, and salt brought to a boil, then poured over the cheesecake. The dessert is chilled for several hours to set fully.
The result is a rich dessert combining the creamy softness of cheesecake with the sweetness and crunch of pecan pie topping. Baking in a rectangular dish creates bars, but the method can be adapted to a round springform pan with parchment lining. Resting and chilling allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm for slicing.
Instructions for an alternate round cheesecake include lining the pan with parchment, pressing crust up the sides, baking longer, and chilling the topped cheesecake for at least three hours before serving cold. A rimmed baking sheet is recommended underneath to catch any leakage during baking.
Ingredients
For the Crust –
- 13 graham crackers
- ¾ cup pecan halves
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
For the Cheesecake –
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large egg
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set out a 9X13 inch baking dish. Spray the dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- For the Crust: Set out a large food processor. Place the graham crackers, pecans, and brown sugar in the bowl. Pulse into fine crumbs. Then pour in the melted butter and pulse again until well combined.
- Pour the crumbs into the baking dish. Press the crumbs down into a tight even layer. Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- For the Cheesecake: Clean the food processor bowl. Place the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, and salt in the bowl. Process until very smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust. Tap the dish gently on the counter to remove air bubbles. Then bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For the Pecan Pie Topping: Once the cheesecake is out of the oven, set a small sauce pot over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans, brown sugar, cream, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then remove from heat.
- Pour the pecan topping over the cheesecake. Use a spatula to spread it into an even layer. Chill the cheesecake for at least 2 hours to set.
- Cut with a serrated knife. For clean sides, wipe the knife with a wet paper towel in between cuts.
Notes
- For a traditional round cheesecake, line a springform pan with parchment and press crust up the sides before baking.
- Bake the round cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, then pour half the pecan pie topping over it and chill for at least 3 hours to set.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet on the oven rack below the pan to catch any leakage during baking.
- Remove the springform ring before serving and slice the cheesecake bars or round slices cold.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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